Totte others Ideal for tea

Ideal for tea

This cup exhibits the rustic charm of Bizen Art with its uneven and unglazed surface

used generously to create its unique surface

The dynamic

Totte others Ideal for teaTotte () means handle in Japanese. Toshiaki found inspiration in the natural movement of a string when creating the dynamic form of this piece's handle. To emphasize further the beauty of the piece, Toshiaki imparted an elegant coloring through application of Sangiri. Sangiri is a traditional Bizen Art color pattern of black and gray gradation produced by covering certain areas of a piece with ash so as to shield them from direct exposure to the kiln