The Sad Tale of the Disappearing Teapot
In years gone by Japanese people took pride in using the best tea-ware
when brewing green tea, not only when performing the tea ceremony but also
when preparing everyday refreshment. Sturdy cast iron kettles for boiling
water, beautifully crafted teapots and exquisite teacups were the norm
rather than the exception.
As time went by and lives became more hectic, convenience took the place
of the slow life. People no longer spent time at the local tea seller selecting
their favorite brand and savoring the tea-making process from beginning
to end. Tea bags became popular and all kinds of tea became readily available
in plastic bottled form.
While this meant that a larger number of
people were being exposed to a greater variety of teas, it also signaled a
decline in brewing tea at home.
We at Artistic Nippon like to believe that
there is still a place for the values of old in today’s world. For us, the
beauty of Tokoname teapots symbolize these values. Each piece is individually
crafted by expert craftsmen to be perfectly balanced,
pleasing to the eye and above all easy to
use. Constant use over a long period of time leads to an improvement in the tea’s
taste and the exterior grows more lustrous. For how many of today’s cheaper,
mass produced teapots can the same be said?
As demand decreases, the number of
craftsmen also diminishes, perhaps leading eventually to the disappearance of
high quality tea-ware from the market.
Help stem this trend and participate in
keeping the old tea traditions alive by acquiring your own special Tokoname
piece.
Considering the superb craftsmanship involved in their production and their
functionability, our Tokoname teapots are offered at a very reasonable
price. Avail yourself of this excellent opportunity to experience the classic
Japanese values we here at Artisic Nippon strive to preserve. |
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