{"product_id":"kiseto-glazed-tsutsugata-chawan","title":"Kizeto Tsutsu Chawan","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMr. Kotsuji's yellow Seto deep tea bowl illuminates a water-like palette of yellow, brown and green. It contrasts with his foundational material Iga clay, which is rough with intentional impurities, pebbles and iron. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTsutsunaga 筒茶碗\u003c\/em\u003e is a form of deep tea bowl, traditionally used to keep tea warm in the winter time. Kotsuji believes vessels should be used for modern lives and therefore encourages using this chawan for any food or drink in Eastern and Western lifestyles.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMr. Kotsuji has dedicated his career to Iga clay, drawn to its strength, simplicity, warmth and history. He fires his wares multiple times to achieve a desired effect, eventually highlighting the clay's textural essence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe soul of Iga clay can only be awakened in the kiln, with its expressive potential revealed by fire, chance, and time.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIga Ware's \u003cem\u003eKeshki\u003c\/em\u003e - surface scenery - is known for its dynamism. Its features result from long firing at high temperatures, when ash falls on the chawan forming glistening, capricious shades of green. Distortions, cracks, scorching and fallen ash glaze are natural effects associated with this style of pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susurri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57746264686856,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/4628\/1480\/files\/masters_shinichi_teabowl_2830_cover.png?v=1777408950","url":"https:\/\/susurrishop.com\/products\/kiseto-glazed-tsutsugata-chawan","provider":"Susurri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}