Tokoname Ware Japanese Kyusu - Tadaomi Kato wedding gift Japan — a region renowned

Japan — a region renowned for its centuries-old pottery tradition

the Yakushigama beckoning cat is popular among many people because it is believed to invite "health and longevity" through the blessings of Yakushi regardless of which hand is raised

Izumo-yaki is admired for its quiet

The soft green glaze paired with hand-painted camellia flowers symbolizes beauty and refinement in Japanese culture

The stainless tea strainer is attached inside of the teapot

Tokoname Ware Japanese Kyusu - Tadaomi Kato wedding gift Japan — a region renownedDescription This Tokoname yaki kyusu (teapot) is crafted from red clay and features a unique texture on its surface. The teapot has undergone firing in low oxygen conditions, resulting in a darker coloration of the clay with accents of the original red visible on some edges. The ceramic debeso (half spherical) filter in the teapot ensures that no metallic tastes are added to the tea. It is made by the award winning Tadaomi Kato () at the Koushin Kiln