Soft-Sheen Japanese Tea Set COLOR_White Silky smooth to the touch

Silky smooth to the touch

Japanese farmers who lived with cats were believed to prosper

Known for portraits

The combination of the glossy reddish-brown lacquered body and the lid with its wood grain is a delightful tableware that looks real

It is a highly auspicious motif in Japanese culture

Soft-Sheen Japanese Tea Set COLOR_White Silky smooth to the touchThis tea set pairs a Banko ware teapot with two matching cups, finished in shidei (purple clay) hue that carries a calm, understated sheen. Banko ware comes from an area neighboring Tokoname and has long been respected in Japan as the birthplace of fine tea vessels. Every piece here is wheel thrown, giving the silhouettes a poised, well proportioned presence that feels quietly confident on the table. The teapot lid seats with a precise, reassuring