{"product_id":"tanshin-kiln-made-suisho-bori-hand-painted-seigaiha-pattern-set-of-pot-two-cups-and-saucers-jac-tsg-503-03","title":"Tanshin Kiln made \"Suisho-bori Hand-painted Seigaiha pattern Set of Pot, Two Cups and Saucers\" JAC-TSG-503-03","description":"This is the \"Suisho-bori Hand-painted Seigaiha pattern Set of Pot, Two Cups and Saucers\", crafted by Tanshin Kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pot, cup, and saucer set features the Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave) pattern, a traditional Japanese motif that symbolizes infinitely expanding waves.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design, depicted in blue, captures the beauty of nature and embodies wishes for peace and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe distinctive round, window-like perforations are created using a special technique called \"Crystal Carving\" (Suisho-bori).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis technique is achieved by firing specially blended clay—crafted with Tanshin Kiln’s secret formula—twice at over 1,300°C.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach step of the process, including carving the holes, filling them with clay, and painting the design, is meticulously done by hand by skilled artisans.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis intricate craftsmanship requires great time and effort, making mass production difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, each handcrafted piece exudes simple elegance and a warm, artisanal charm.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen tea is poured, the Crystal Carving allows the color of the drink to subtly shine through, creating a mesmerizing visual effect.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set is perfect for everyday use and comes in a paper gift box, making it an excellent choice for gifts as well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\n   \nThis is a \"Pot, Cup and Saucer Set for Two\", featuring the Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave) pattern, hand-painted in blue on fine white porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set is distinguished by its Crystal Carving (Suisho-bori) technique, with delicately carved round perforations on the sides.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is perfect not only for tea but also for cold brew tea and herbal tea.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Seigaiha pattern is also painted on the inner bottom of each cup.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a mark of authenticity, the pot has the \"Tanshin\" inscription on the underside of the lid, while the cups and saucers feature the same inscription on their bottoms, signifying that they were crafted by Tanshin Kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please chek the photo images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Tan-shin-gama \/ Tanshin Kiln\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯工房\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/904e2c4f3fd0ed07d2b8492cef263442.jpg?v=1742514485\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/904e2c4f3fd0ed07d2b8492cef263442.jpg?v=1742514485\"\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯工房\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/61296d82f69a53bf7b52510ef2a9505f.jpg?v=1742514488\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/61296d82f69a53bf7b52510ef2a9505f.jpg?v=1742514488\"\u003e\n    \nFounded in 1978, this kiln is located at the foot of the mountains in Otarugo, Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, a region renowned for its pottery.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt took about 5 years to establish the technique of “crystal carving” (trademark registration).\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2023, Tadayoshi Nagasaki, the second generation, started to work at the same kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout \"Suisho-bori\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/5b2619db6fdb7a2faaa33724d6c37abf.jpg?v=1742514485\"\u003e\n    \n\"Suisho-bori\" is a unique technique developed by Tanshin Kiln, in which high-quality white porcelain from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture is meticulously perforated.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe holes are then carefully filled with a specially blended clay, a secret formula of Tanshin Kiln, and fired to create a shimmering, crystal-like transparency.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach hole is hand-carved by artisans, and the clay is manually inserted into each one.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pieces are then fired twice at 1,300°C, a time-intensive process that ensures their exceptional quality and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Hotaru-yaki (literally \"firefly ware\") is a ceramic technique where translucent holes are carved into the pottery and filled with glaze, allowing light to pass through.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\nAbout Hand-painted \"Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave)\" pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"丹心窯青海波\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/seigaiha.jpg?v=1742515030\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/seigaiha.jpg?v=1742515030\"\u003e\n    \nThe \"Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Wave)\" pattern is a traditional auspicious design that symbolizes a wish for eternal peace and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\nInspired by the beauty of nature, this pattern features flowing, curved lines that evoke images of the sea and water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also believed that the Seigaiha pattern carries a purifying meaning, as it represents the act of washing away misfortune with water, making it a symbol of protection against evil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally, Seigaiha was the name of a traditional Japanese court music (Gagaku) performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wave-like pattern became well-known because it was used on the costumes worn by the performers in this dance, eventually becoming a widely recognized motif representing ocean waves.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e 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