#39 Ayano Hitotsumatsu (130ml)

Handcrafted by ceramic artist Ayano Hitotsumatsu, this washizome kyusu embodies the quiet poetry of traditional Japanese paper-dyeing techniques interpreted through a contemporary ceramic form. Using handmade paper as a stencil, pigments are delicately absorbed into the clay surface, creating soft contours, layered textures, and subtle tonal variations unique to each vessel. The interplay between mineral pigments and the natural warmth of the clay gives the kyusu a refined yet organic presence shaped by the irregularities of the handmade process. Both expressive and functional, this piece reflects Hitotsumatsu’s thoughtful approach to Tokoname craftsmanship while preserving the tactile sensitivity of traditional tea ware. Designed for everyday tea preparation, it brings a calm, intentional rhythm to the act of brewing.