KOSHUN Kyusu teapot — Shippo

In Kyoto, a lack of local clay sparked a limitless alchemy. Artisans gathered soils from across the land, weaving diverse techniques into a style distinctly their own. Today, Koshun-gama preserves this untamed spirit. Through the fluid rhythm of Icchin slip-trailing—where clay is squeezed onto the vessel like flowing thread—they paint a soft, tactile landscape that comforts the fingertips.
To third-generation master Shinichi Takashima, Kyoto ware has no definition; it is a canvas of self-expression. Blending an engineer’s logic with an artist’s soul, he sculpts a functional beauty designed to be loved in daily life. Each piece breathes with a gentle radiance, proving that true tradition flows like water through the river of time.

This Kyusu teapot features the Shippo (cloisonné) pattern, brought to life through the mesmerizing rhythm of Icchin slip-trailing. Squeezed onto the vessel like flowing thread, the interconnected circles of this auspicious motif wrap around the teapot as a timeless prayer for harmony, endless relationships, and eternal prosperity.