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== Tokoname Tea Ware == | == Tokoname Tea Ware == | ||
[[File: | [[File:Sencha-in-shiboridashi.webp|thumb|Shiboridashi made of Tokoname clay]] | ||
The most famous products from Tokoname are its kyusu, traditional Japanese side-handled tea pots, known for their simplicity, functionality, and refined beauty. These teapots are often unglazed, allowing the natural texture and color of the clay to be fully appreciated. Over centuries, the production of Tokoname tea ware has been shaped by techniques passed down through generations, as well as an intimate relationship with the local resources—particularly the distinctive clay found in the region. | The most famous products from Tokoname are its kyusu, traditional Japanese side-handled tea pots, known for their simplicity, functionality, and refined beauty. These teapots are often unglazed, allowing the natural texture and color of the clay to be fully appreciated. Over centuries, the production of Tokoname tea ware has been shaped by techniques passed down through generations, as well as an intimate relationship with the local resources—particularly the distinctive clay found in the region. | ||