Bizen Kyusu

This teapot by Shusaku Taku is crafted from Bizen ware, which has matured alongside the continuous activities of people throughout history, with Taku-sensei distilling the various emotions of daily life as if using yeast to give them form. It is a bancha teapot of the perfect size for everyday use. Perhaps as a reflection of his sincere dedication to ceramics, the fine workmanship is evident even in the smallest details, such as the body and the spout. The clay used is carefully selected, and the magnificent *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings—where fine lines are hidden within bolder ones—are truly superb. Using this for your tea time will surely turn a moment of relaxation into an even more wonderful experience.

Interview with Shusaku Taku No box
Diameter 14.4cm × 10.9cm × Height 11.8cm Shusaku Taku was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Mamoru Taku. In 2001, he graduated from the Arita College of Ceramics in Saga Prefecture and began his apprenticeship under his father. In 2002, he received the Okayama Prefectural Board of Education Superintendent's Award at the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition. In 2004, he received the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum of Art Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition. In addition, he has had works selected for the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.