Gena Kuwan Ceramic Teapot – Black

Description:
This Gena Kuwan Stoneware Rounded Teapot Is As Functional As It Is Beautiful. Its Stunning Organic Marbled Swirl Design Comes From Mixing Dark Kuro-Neri Soil With A Lighter Sheri-Neri Soil Which Is Then Hand-Spun On A Wheel And Fired In A White-Hot Kiln, Giving It A Strong Structure Despite Its Delicate Appearance. The Built-In Handcrafted Sieve Is Perfect For Steeping Loose-Leaf Teas For Yourself Or To Share With Another In One Of The Gena Kuwan Cups.

Measurements:
5″ H X 6.5″ L

History:
The Gena Kuwan Brand Is A Concept Thought Up By Mishim Designer Makiko Doi. Through Her Stoneware Designs, She Tells The Story Of A Female Sculptor Named Gena Kuwan And Her Atelier Who Creates “Vessels That Resemble The Work Of A Sculptor, With Both Strength And Suppleness.” To Create Gena’S Pieces, Doi Partners With Nankei Touen, A Family-Run Ceramic Shop Yokkaichi City Whose Products Are All Handmade By Specialist Artisans.