Japanese Washokki: White Porcelain Teapot set
Japanese Washokki: White Porcelain Teapot set
Sori Yanagi, 1975. A vision for Japanese tableware.
A revival of Yanagi's original design. In its truest form: undecorated white porcelain, exactly as he first conceived it.
Yanagi held that "form itself is the true pattern." This plain white version is that philosophy without compromise: no motif, nothing added, the shape doing all the work.
It began in 1975. The legendary Sori Yanagi designed a series of tableware intended for daily life.
His very first dedicated to the art of Japanese cuisine.
As time passed, its form drifted from the original with shifts in production. But the spirit of the design endured.
In 2022, we brought it back to life. Guided by Yanagi's initial philosophy, empowered by Miyama's manufacturing technology, and under the full supervision of the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute, the masterpiece was reborn.
A beautifully functional set for the ritual of preparing and serving tea. A thoughtful pairing of form and utility.
Includes
- Two Japanese yunomi cups
- One teapot
Specifications
- Material: White porcelain (磁器)
- Yunomi cup: Ø64 × H68 mm, capacity 100 ml
- Teapot: Ø116 × H68 mm, width spout to handle 145 mm, capacity 220 ml
- Finish: Plain white, undecorated
- Design: Sori Yanagi, 1975, reissued 2022 under the supervision of the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute
- Care: Dishwasher safe. Hand washing keeps the white porcelain at its best over years of use.
- Origin: Mizunami, Gifu, Japan
- Maker: Miyama
Ships from Japan with tracking, wrapped with care and ready to give. A considered wedding or housewarming gift. Pairs with the plain white bowls and the rest of the plain Washokki line.
SORI YANAGI (1915-2011)
Industrial Designer. Inheriting the spirit of the Mingei movement, he defined the beauty of post-war Japanese design.
His work, including the iconic Butterfly Stool, achieved worldwide acclaim with the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale.
As director of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum and a nationally honored Person of Cultural Merit, his influence is timeless.
A prolific creator to the end.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
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