Calligraphy gaiwanAt first glance, this gaiwan appears almost unassumingmodest in color, subtle in shape. But give it a second look, and youll notice the quiet depth it carries. The light glaze softens the raw clay just enough to preserve its rural charm, allowing the vessel to breathe with every use. Not too polished, not too preciousjust grounded, honest, and beautifully tactile. The handpainted brushstrokes swirl across the surface like the gentle lines of Japanese

The refreshing cucumber aroma pairs well with the sappy liquor

it unfolds with a comforting

and unique character of Hoshino’s Traditional Hon Gyokuro

depending on the amount of wood ash present

the pouches are simply numbered

sourced from the northern township of Emai

A perfect marriage of Chaozhou and Yixing could well be this: A classic Shui Ping ('balanced water') form pulled on the wheel from original clay of Huanglongshan

As the finish fades

Perhaps the artist is insinuating something worth pondering over a cup of tea

His pieces are defined by a distinctive personal style and a highly refined command of wood-firing

This duanni teapot was fired in a chai yao

Why do I need a gaiwan