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The teapot and the teacups are made of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered Tokoname clay\u003c\/strong\u003e and have turned black due to reduction firing. They are adorned with a purple clay trim, creating a distinctive design. The inside of the teacups is painted in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esumi-e\u003c\/em\u003e style white brush to accentuate the color of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe teapot is equipped with an \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eobi chakoshi\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebelt strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e): a stainless-steel net covering the inner circumference of the teapot. 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This notion of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e is a key concept in Japanese sensibility: \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appreciation of the ephemeral beauty of an imperfect object\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes more beautiful as time passes, and consequently acquires its own charm and an untranslatable idea of serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorking with Bizen clay requires master craftsmanship to shape the wares and position them expertly inside the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanagama\u003c\/em\u003e climbing kiln. During the long wood-firing process, the artisans don’t touch the wares, so it takes years of experience to know how to place the ceramics in the kiln to achieve the greatest outcome. The final appearance of each piece is not entirely predictable, making every dish or teacup \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewholly original and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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