Tea Server Kohiki Style Cream

Beautiful tableware by contemporary Japanese ceramicist Fumie Suzuki. Based out of Tokoname, Aichi, Fumie makes pieces designed for everyday use with a playful aesthetic.

These pieces have been crafted in the kohiki style, an iron-rich clay body with a white slip that creates a tactile, earthy texture. It originated from Korean potters and became popular in Japan with the samurai classes in the 1500's. The result is a powdery cream finish with a cratered effect. Kohiki ceramics are said to undergo three changes as they age with use, known as ‘keshiki'.

This tea set is rustic and fun in style. It can be used for hot or cold drinks. How’s about for a pot of barley tea in the summer? The warmth of handcrafted clay adds a charm to the table.