Green Clay Plum and Pine Bark Japanese Teapot ORIGIN_Hasami Ware its elaborate designs—with their flowing

its elaborate designs—with their flowing contours and striking depth—demand attention

With its lighthearted and charming motifs

Since the design makes use of natural knots and annual rings

intersecting lines in light brown

Green Clay Plum and Pine Bark Japanese Teapot ORIGIN_Hasami Ware its elaborate designs—with their flowingThis small ceramic teapot, known in Japan as a kyusu, features a gentle green base adorned with hand painted red plum blossoms. Its lightweight, compact form fits comfortably in one hand. The bodys textured surface is created using a traditional technique called itome. After shaping the body and letting it dry, a slightly viscous layer of clay called nota is applied. Threads are then gently pressed into the surface, causing the clay to rise and form