Shiro Tokusa Set:Rice Bowl, Tea Cup & Chopsticks Set formally referred to as Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga

formally referred to as Chōjū-Jinbutsu-Giga literally means “Animal-person Caricatures"

forming a continuous design

Every year in March

Six finely detailed gourds are painted over a vibrant yellow glaze

After throwing the pottery

Shiro Tokusa Set:Rice Bowl, Tea Cup & Chopsticks Set formally referred to as Chōjū-Jinbutsu-GigaHandmade Kiyomizu tableware set. The fine vertical stripe pattern is called Tokusa, named after a slender plant that resembles bamboo and symbolizes strength and good fortune. Traditionally used for polishing due to its tough texture, its also known as "grinding grass." Though the design is familiar, Kiyomizuyaki craftsmen take great care in its execution. Each groove is hand carved and filled with black pigment, while the white and black stripes are