Hana-Karakusa Kyusu, Japanese Teapot

Hana-Karakusa (花唐草), the classic pattern of flowers on scrolling vines, on a side-handle kyusu.

The Hana-Karakusa Kyusu is a side-handle teapot in Hasami porcelain, with a deep blue ground covered in white scrolling vines and pale flowers with gold-coloured centres. The spout and handle are a pale blue-green, a flower sits on the end of the handle and a thin gold-coloured band circles the shoulder. It holds 300 ml and has a ceramic strainer and a basket strainer. It matches our Hana-Karakusa Yunomi, and the pot and two cups come together in the Hana-Karakusa Japanese Tea Set.

Hasami ware (波佐見焼, Hasami-yaki) hails from the town of Hasami in northern Nagasaki Prefecture, with a ceramic tradition spanning over 400 years. Today, Hasami remains one of Japan's top three regions by shipment value for everyday tableware, valued for its durable, easy-to-use porcelain.

Made in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Volume: 300 ml
Strainer: ceramic, with a basket strainer

Care: empty the leaves after each pot, rinse with hot water only, no detergent, and dry with the lid off.

Please note: glaze and colour vary slightly from pot to pot.

Ships Australia-wide and worldwide, with free Australian shipping on orders over $100. See the full range of Japanese teapots, or read how to choose a kyusu if this is your first pot.