Craftsmanship Spirit
Handcrafted by the Japanese workshop
The entire production process involves multiple stages, with each stage handled by a highly skilled artisan. Each artisan focuses on their area of expertise, contributing their craftsmanship to the creation of the product.
Gyokko Tōen – The Spirit of Tokoname Craftsmanship
Founded over 70 years ago in Tokoname, one of Japan’s six ancient pottery kilns, Gyokko Tōen continues the timeless tradition of Japanese teaware craftsmanship.
Each piece is shaped from semi-porcelain clay and fired unglazed at high temperature — a method that enhances the tea’s flavor through natural iron and mineral reactions.
Every Tokoname teapot reflects a philosophy of balance, simplicity, and quiet strength, embodying Japan’s wabi-sabi aesthetics and the artisan’s pursuit of perfection through touch, form, and function.
Where Tradition Meets Timeless Beauty
At Gyokko Tōen, craftsmanship is more than technique — it is the expression of harmony between clay, fire, and human touch.
From the precise alignment of the lid and spout to the unique, iron-rich red hue of Tokoname clay, each piece carries a quiet sophistication born from decades of refinement.
Loved by tea masters and collectors alike, Gyokko’s works are not only tools for brewing tea but also vessels that tell the story of Japanese artistry and cultural depth.
