Katatsuki Chaire – Seto Glaze with Hosomaru Ryu Tori Dasuki Shifuku

This elegant Katatsuki Chaire (shouldered tea caddy) is handcrafted by ceramic artist Ryuji Nakagawa and finished with a traditional Seto glaze, a style of glazing that originated in the renowned pottery region of Seto, Japan. Seto ware is celebrated for its refined craftsmanship, warm character, and beautiful glazes, making it one of Japan's most respected ceramic traditions.

The Katatsuki is one of the classic shapes of tea caddies used in the Japanese tea ceremony. As its name suggests, it features well-defined "shoulders," a gently rounded body, and softly tapered top and base, creating a harmonious and well-balanced silhouette that has been admired by tea practitioners for centuries.

The tea caddy comes with a beautifully crafted Shifuku (protective silk pouch) made from 100% pure silk, and is presented in a traditional wooden storage box.

Details

• Material: Ceramic with traditional Seto glaze
• Shifuku: 100% Silk
• Artist: Ryuji Nakagawa
• Box: Paulownia wood box
• Lid: Synthetic resin lid

Shifuku Textile Designs： Hosomaru Ryu Tori Dasuki

Hosomaru Ryū Toridasuki is a traditional Japanese pattern combining dragon and bird motifs within a geometric lattice design of diagonal intersecting lines known as tasuki. The circularly arranged dragons and birds create an elegant and refined composition. The dragon symbolizes authority, prosperity, and vitality, while the bird motif represents longevity and happiness. This auspicious design has long been cherished in Japanese textiles and is beautifully suited for shifuku (tea caddy pouches) used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Please Note

• Because each tea caddy is handmade, the glaze, color, and surface pattern (known as the keshiki, or "landscape") will vary slightly, making every piece unique.
• Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or device settings.