Tea picture powder Karatsu Sangen straw straw Shigetoshi set of 5 utensils, teacup, ware, kiln, pattern, Nakazato,

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tea utensils, picture powder teacup, Karatsu ware, Sangen kiln, straw straw pattern, Shigetoshi Nakazato, set of 5 Karatsu ware is a type of pottery produced mainly in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and is designated as a national traditional craft. It is characterized by its rustic texture made of coarse clay and its variety of decorative techniques. Because it does not have a strong statement, it is also popular as a container that complements tea, food, flowers, etc. Because each item is handmade, there may be slight differences in appearance and size even within the same set. Dimensions: Approx. diameter 8cm, height 6.9cm Tea utensils, picture powder teacup, Karatsu ware, Sangen kiln, straw straw pattern, Shigetoshi Nakazato What is Karatsu ware? Karatsu ware is a type of pottery produced mainly in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and is designated as a national traditional craft. It is characterized by its rustic texture made of coarse clay and its variety of decorative techniques. Because it does not have a strong statement, it is also popular as a container that complements tea, food, flowers, etc. Karatsu ware decoration techniques ``Ekaratsu'' is a technique in which plants, flowers, birds, etc. are drawn using an iron solution called Onita, then glazed and fired. ``Korean Karatsu'' is made of black iron glaze and milky white straw ash glaze. ``Mishima'' is decorated with patterns such as seal flower crests and line carvings using techniques from the Joseon Dynasty's Mishima. ``Madaragaratsu'' is made by applying a straw ash glaze to soil with a high iron content, resulting in blue and black markings appearing on the surface. There is also ``kohiki,'' which involves applying clay to a semi-dry base, then applying ash glaze, etc., and then firing it.