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Nankei, the beauty of precision and minimalism
The headquarters of the small, noble manufactory Nankei is Yokkaichi, in the middle of the Banko area. The philosophy, this friendly pottery could be described as \"simply beautiful - simply good\". The design of Nankei products is minimalistic, formally very balanced and appealing. Classical craftsmanship at the highest level is the basis of any production, which, however, has been and will be further developed with new tricks of the trade. The masters are experienced, have the necessary sensitivity and work extremely precisely. The assortment of Nankei offers beautiful teapots, tea bowls and mugs, matching plates and bowls, as well as some other beauties like vases and pots. The tea ware is - of course - not glazed, as this makes the tea softer and even more pleasant. After all, Nankei wants the savvy tea drinker to fully enjoy the benefits of natural Banko clay - Banko Yaki. Designs range from classic to modern, with some daring formal feats to be found as well. All products are pure nature, absolutely no adhesives are used and, for some products such as tea bowls, only natural glazes are used.
Cleaning Note
Rinse exterior and interior with warm water only. Do not use detergents.
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Nankei
Nankei is a small ceramic manufacturing workshop located in Yokkaichi. This region is famous for Banko Yaki, the iron-rich clay known for its characteristic color. Alongside Tokoname, Yokkaichi is perhaps the most renowned region for the traditional pottery craftsmanship, or Töpferware. Especially the tea utensils, the famous Kyusu, are highly esteemed worldwide. Nankei primarily produces teapots, tea bowls, and tea cups, but also vases, ceramic pots, and other utensils. The teapots crafted by Nankei exhibit very high levels of artisanal quality.
No glaze - highest precision
When crafting a classic Japanese teapot, four parts are initially made: the side handle, the spout, the lid, and the pot body. To ensure the pot body and lid fit perfectly later on, the lid must be carefully fitted after firing using friction powder. The experienced potter meticulously attaches the side handle and spout to the body before firing. This requires precise craftsmanship because the clay undergoes changes during drying and firing. Anticipating these changes correctly is one of the potter's essential skills. Much experience and sensitivity are indispensable. If the potter misjudges something, the fired teapot could be leaky or develop cracks in the corresponding areas. Additionally, during this phase, the intuitive choice of angle determines how well the teapot will pour.
Manufacturers:
Nankei Pottery CO., LTD,
Hatta
1-9-14,
510-0001
Yokkaichi-shi,
Mie
Japan,
https://www.nankei.jp/
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