Uroko Black Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Teapot Houjicha This sifter has a handle

This sifter has a handle

The design was completed through repeated trial and error

8"(H)Capacity: 10oz / 295mlOrigin: JapanHandwash

26"(H)Capacity: 9oz / 265mlOrigin: JapanHandwash

This Kyusu is made by Yamashita 山下工芸 using Tokoname clay (Shudo)

Uroko Black Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Teapot Houjicha This sifter has a handleTokoname is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, a city of pottery steeped in history with a history over 1000 years. Tokoname ware is a form of ceramic pottery that is produced in the area around the city of Tokoname in Aichi prefecture. This traditional craft comes from one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Its unique color is caused by the iron which makes the clay turn red after baking. The entire unit strains the tea and drains the remaining