Shinogi Tea Cup with Lid & Saucer / White Blast tea set This crystal glazing technique

This crystal glazing technique

This area is well known for its woodturning

An artisan specializing in this process is called “kijishi” or a woodturner using special customized turning tools resulting in wooden vessels of the highest quality

inspired by red-painted pottery from late Ming and Tianqi periods in China

Shinogi Tea Cup with Lid & Saucer / White Blast tea set This crystal glazing techniqueShinogi is a decorative technique whereby ridgelines are carved on the surface, making the surface easy to hold. The name derived from the appearance of ridges on Japanese swords called "shinogi." Made by Riso Porcelain, a manufacturer based in Arita, Saga Prefecture, who adopted the latest digital technology to create this method, referencing a traditional scraping technique called "shinogite." This teacup and saucer set is graceful yet structural