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Nami Kawakami
Nami Kawakami
Tea pot / Cream color
Handling Instructions
[Before using the dish]
Ceramics are prone to absorbing water.
We recommend soaking it in water overnight before use.
[Care instructions]
For regular maintenance, wash with a sponge and dish soap and water, then rinse thoroughly.
After washing, it is important to dry thoroughly.
*Please avoid soaking for long periods of time.
Ceramics are highly absorbent, so the base will absorb dirt and cause mold and stains.
Before Use
- Material: Ceramic
- Height: Approx. 10cm
- Width (body only): Approx. 10cm
- Width: Approx. 16.5cm
- Capacity: Approx. 450ml
- Weight: Approx. 400g
- Sealing: Required
- Microwave: Not usable
- Dishwasher: Not usable
- Oven: Not usable
- Direct flame: Not usable
Some details, such as the shape, degree of distortion, texture, and color, may not be clearly visible in the images.
Please understand that each piece is handcrafted by the artist.
There may be areas where iron spots (black dots) appear, which are caused by the oxidation of iron content in the clay during firing.
Additionally, small indentations (pinholes) may be present, but these are natural phenomena that occur during the firing process and do not indicate a defective product.
Please enjoy them as part of the item's unique character.
For other details, please refer to the care instructions.
Vessels imbued with the memory of handcrafted work
Nami Kawakami's teapot with its gentle presence.
It is shaped by hand, stacking coils of clay one by one and joining them together.
Unevenness, a slight undulation.
The traces of her handiwork, which make you want to gently trace them with your finger,
create a gentle depth in its round form, revealing different expressions every time you look at it.
The faintly warm, creamy color, reminiscent of baked goods, also leaves a lasting impression.
Its calm hues and soft curves bring a gentle atmosphere to your dining table.
The time spent brewing tea, with your favorite tea leaves inside.
So precious, even the moments spent quietly watching the steam rise...
It also comes with a tea strainer inside, making it convenient to use.
The generously sized handle provides a secure grip, offering a sense of stability even when pouring a large amount.
This teapot is a tasteful blend of thoughtful design and the artisan's touch, created with the user in mind.
It's a piece that we highly recommend for anyone who wants to enjoy the warmth that only handcrafted items can offer.
Nami Kawakami's teapot with its gentle presence.
It is shaped by hand, stacking coils of clay one by one and joining them together.
Unevenness, a slight undulation.
The traces of her handiwork, which make you want to gently trace them with your finger,
create a gentle depth in its round form, revealing different expressions every time you look at it.
The faintly warm, creamy color, reminiscent of baked goods, also leaves a lasting impression.
Its calm hues and soft curves bring a gentle atmosphere to your dining table.
The time spent brewing tea, with your favorite tea leaves inside.
So precious, even the moments spent quietly watching the steam rise...
It also comes with a tea strainer inside, making it convenient to use.
The generously sized handle provides a secure grip, offering a sense of stability even when pouring a large amount.
This teapot is a tasteful blend of thoughtful design and the artisan's touch, created with the user in mind.
It's a piece that we highly recommend for anyone who wants to enjoy the warmth that only handcrafted items can offer.
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Nami Kawakami, a ceramic artist based in Kyoto.
She developed an affinity for handicrafts like sewing from childhood and went on to study at Kyoto City University of Arts.
During her student years, she focused on creating objects and rarely made tableware outside of class assignments. However, after graduating, she decided to pursue a path in pottery. She has since continued her creative activities through self-taught trial and error. Currently, she is a member of the artisan group "Kaze Aoku Warai Kurasu" (Wind, Blue, Laugh, Live).
The appeal of Kawakami's work lies in its feminine, soft appearance and the distinct traces of the artist's hand.
Her pieces are made using a type of hand-building called "Himo-zukuri" (coil building), where clay is rolled into coils, stacked one by one, and then smoothed by hand to form the desired shape.
Although hand-building can be physically demanding, Kawakami is drawn to the process of stacking each coil, the speed involved, and the high degree of freedom in shaping, and has consistently used this technique for her creations.
Valuing "tableware that is easy to use daily and fits comfortably in the hand," she creates her pieces while testing their usability in her own life.
While embracing the gentle undulations characteristic of hand-building, she incorporates sharpness to achieve clean, refined forms.
The works born from this process not only exude the warmth unique to handmade items but also possess a presence that subtly elevates the space they inhabit.