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Japanese tea set Kaede1.1[80202]
Our Selling Price:
29,800Yen
(tax excl.)
 New style in your life
Chatting with friends is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Pick up some sweets from a pastry shop, brew some tea, and surprise your friends with this set.
The teapot, cups, and saucers are high-quality white glaze Mino ware. A unique square design and hint of metal gives this set a sleek and contemporary look. The bentwood tea caddy and lacquer plates are a beautiful compliment to the set. This is a great set for friendly tea parties, with its interesting mix of shapes and styles. You can also use the pot or caddy to accent your kitchen with a little Japanese taste.
With some premium tea, this set will spice up your time with friends. |  Contents
White Kaede teapot (Mino ware) 1pc.
Square white Kaede sencha-cup (Mino ware) 5 pcs.
Square white Kaede saucer (Mino ware) 5 pcs.
Half-moon Black Echizen lacquer plate (Echizen lacquer ware) 5 pcs.
Mage tea caddy (Odate bentwood ware) 1pc. |
  A vision of sleek edges and metal (pot)It is a powerful combination; the square shape gives a riveting first impression and the metal handle appends a sharp accent. Subtle contours on the square top contribute to the zest of the teapot. This is the one use for relaxing tea in the evening. |
 The harmony of innovation and tradition (cup)A rounded shape is often used in tea utensils. This square cup breaks with convention, but still keeps the total balance of the Japanese sencha-cup silhouette. The bold shape is a fine accent to any tea set, and will surely give a new perspective on teatime.
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 Adding grace to your cup (saucer)This white glaze porcelain saucer gives a fresh and clear image. It features subtle contours around the edge. The contours add a playful touch and an almost rhythmical expression. It matches perfectly with the pot and cups of the same series. It could be an excellent addition to your personal times of reflection or simple happiness. |
 White porcelain tea setIts surface gives off a delicate luster with a smooth touch. White is the best color for a cup to highlight the natural hue of tea. It is unusual for a Japanese teapot to be only white. Traditional Japanese teapots have some color, patterns, or drawing. However, daring to make it white with no decoration focuses attention on the radical new design of this teapot, and succeeded in creating a clear and sophisticated image. This simple tea set will never go out of style and can be your standard of excellence.
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 Contemporary design and reliable qualityThe contemporary look was crafted by designers at Miyama. Miyama has been making high quality porcelains in Mino since 1977, and have a talent for creative design in white porcelain. This simple design will never go out of style and can be your standard of excellence. |
 A tradition of qualityProduced in the Toki, Tajimi, Mizunami, and Kani regions of Gifu prefecture with a 1300-year history, Mino ware accounts for over 50 percent of Japanese ceramics now. As “the way of tea” gained popularity about 400 years ago, craftsmen in Mino began producing artistic tea utensils. Shino (white and textured), Kizeto (yellow ocher), Oribe (green pattern over light gray base) and Setoguro (black) are representative of these crafts. Now, 15 types of Mino ware are government-recognized traditional crafts of Japan.
Nowadays, there are many manufacturers of Mino ware, with factories producing large numbers of these fine ceramics. A side variety of ceramics, including tableware, tiles, and tools are produced by inheriting the techniques of the past and being challenged to create new technologies for the future. Mino ware’s long history and high quality makes it a prime example of Japanese ceramics and an excellent addition to any collection.
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 Classic style with a glossy finish (plate)Half-moon shapes are a classic style of Japanese wares. The shape is used for trays of sake or meals. The surface is resplendent with a profound glaze. The classic design and sleek coating produce a style full of fineness. Japanese cakes will look good on this plate, as well as western cakes. It will be fun to think of what goes well with this plate. |
 Glorious black of urushi lacquerThe black is the representative color of urushi lacquer. The black is so profoundly deep that the lacquer’s name, urushi, is used to describe anything which is impossibly black in Japanese. The splendid black wares have a smart and slick appearance, and will compliment your urban life. You would be pleased with possessing a precious piece.
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 Japan lacquer wareNowadays, Japanese lacquer ware is crafted from two types of materials and two types of lacquer. The materials are wood and synthetic resin. Wood ware insulates well, and is good for keeping soups and teas hot. It is lightweight and pleasant to the touch. Synthetic resin is stronger against changes in temperature and not easily deformed. It can be used in the refrigerator. It is heavier than wood ware and does not insulate as well. However, synthetic resin ware is usually cheaper than wood ware, so that it can be used casually. The two types of lacquer are urushi and urethane. Urushi is made from the sap of the Urushi tree. It is the best of natural lacquers. The urethane is a synthetic lacquer to imitate urushi. It is not as good as urushi in the touch and smoothness, even though it is tougher against light and heat, and cheaper. |
 Echizen lacquer wareEchizen is found in Ishikawa prefecture and is the home of this particular type of lacquer ware. Its history is believed to begin in the 6th century. The emperor at that time commissioned a lacquerer to re-coat his kanmuri, or formal headgear. In addition to re-coating the kanmuri, the lacquerer also presented the emperor a black lacquered bowl. The emperor was impressed with his work, and it is thought that this encouragement led to the establishment of Echizen lacquer as a special craft.
Several coats of lacquer are applied to each piece and left to harden naturally. Echizen pieces show no brush marks or blemishes, and are well-known for its smooth gloss and quality. Bowls, trays, and stacking boxes are the most common examples of this craft. Currently, the Japanese government recognizes 44 Master Craftsmen of this art.
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 Simple shape with natural decoration (Tea caddy)It is just a solid cylinder with no projections or decorations to be found. Even the seam of the lid is lost in the wood grain pattern. The only noticeable feature is the modest vertical seam which adds a gentle demeanor to the tea caddy. This leaves one free to appreciate the soft wood grain and perfect curves of this expertly-crafted tea caddy. The body and lids are precision-crafted to be a perfect fit. Double lids ensure the tea stays dry. By taking full advantage of the simple design and wood features, it has a superb presence as a supporting role in a tea set. |
 The fine wood grain and earthy colorMagewappa means bentwood ware; it is also called Mage. Only straight grain material from Akita cedar is used for these crafts. The straight grain does not only give a smart look, it is also less likely to warp than cross-grained material. The natural light beige color of Akita cedar is also part of the charm of these pieces. As a feature of the material, the color changes over time. As it ages, it takes on a darker, more dignified hue. The beautiful wood grain pattern and color hold a great appeal for anyone who appreciates natural charm.
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 Nationally-recognized Traditional craft of JapanOdate lies in Akita prefecture, well-known for its supply of cedar wood. The craft originates from the Edo period (17th century), and produces a vast array of containers and tableware from high-quality timber. Akita cedar is highly flexible, with a fine straight grain and scent. They are made by thinly shaving the cedars. Then, the shavings are boiled, bent, and tied up with bark cherry blossoms. The curves of the products, which make the grains more noticeable, truly define the art. Ten government-recognized Master Craftsmen practice this art in Odate, producing everything from rice tubs, water jugs, trays and bento boxes, to coffee cups and beer tankards.
| | | Production region | Dimensions | Weight | Material | Coating / Glaze |
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| White Kaede teapot | Mino
(Gifu Japan) | 142*101*h104mm
(5.54*3.94*h4.06in) | 374g
(13.2oz) | Porcelain | White glaze | | Square white Kaede sencha-cup | Mino
(Gifu Japan) | 80*80*h50mm
(3.12*3.12*h1.95in) | 111g
(3.92oz) | Porcelain | White glaze | | Square white Kaede saucer | Mino
(Gifu Japan) | 110*110*h18mm
(4.29*4.29*h0.7in) | 124g
(4.38oz) | Porcelain | White glaze | | Half-moon Black Echizen lacquer plate | Echizen
(Fukui Japan) | 152*136*h8mm
(5.93*5.3*h0.31in) | 95g
(3.35oz) | Wood/resin composite | Black urushi lacquer | | Mage tea caddy | Odate
(Akita Japan) | 80*80*h110mm
(3.12*3.12*h4.29in) | 70g
(2.47oz) | Wood | Urethane lacquer (outside only) | | NOTE: | The wood was dryed and proccesed in Japan. If it is used in a much drier climate for a long time, there will be a chance of cracking.
The tea caddy is a very delicate piece, and can be damaged by water. It is made of natural materials. Therefore, each item has its own woodgrain pattern, and the one you purchase is not exactly the same as shown in pictures. |
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