{"product_id":"iroku-banko-ware-houhin-teapot-diamond-kago-pattern","title":"Iroku Bankoyaki Houhin Teapot – Diamond \u0026 Kago Pattern 萬古焼【伊呂久作】中帯ダイヤ鹿の子宝瓶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Banko Ware kyusu teapot made in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, featuring a distinctive combination of diamond and kago-style patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko Ware has been produced mainly in and around Yokkaichi and Komono in Mie Prefecture since the mid-Edo period. It was designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is made of ceramic and has a capacity of approximately 180 ml, making it well suited for brewing a small serving of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mie, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iroku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Banko Ware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko Ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic style from Mie Prefecture, particularly known for its teapots. The region has a long history of tea ware production, and Banko Ware teapots are valued for both their distinctive forms and practical functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Iroku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroku is a long-established maker of Banko Ware teapots in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. The Iroku tradition dates back to the late 19th century and has been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIroku is known for its distinctive decorative techniques, including finely carved patterns created directly on the surface of the clay. These patterns add texture and create subtle variations in light across the surface of the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of traditional craftsmanship and decorative detail gives Iroku teapots a distinctive character while retaining their functionality for everyday tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaki Ikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415456157801,"sku":"ymk-banko-iroku-hohin01","price":131.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Iroku_Banko_Ware_Houhin_Teapot_Diamond_Kago_Pattern_yumenet.live.png?v=1791175286","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-gb\/products\/iroku-banko-ware-houhin-teapot-diamond-kago-pattern","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}