26d Teapot

FFT's featured artist, potter Shintaro Enami. As the top apprentice to Tetsuya and Momoko Otani, he spent five years gaining various experiences and is now a highly anticipated artist who has just become independent from "Otani Seitojo."

Enami-san's works feature distinctive flowing line-engraving. All are hand-carved, and their elegant and intricate appearance is breathtaking. His pottery wheel technique is also, simply put, superb.

His meticulous approach to creation is clearly evident in his works.
They fit well in the hand and have excellent weight balance. The soft expression created by the hand-carved curves also brings a light atmosphere to the table.

Please also note the exquisite design of the ventilation holes. The holes are connected at a 90-degree angle within the handle and exit at the back of the handle. This prevents the holes from appearing on the lid. This small, seamless detail does not detract from the design. It is a beautiful craftsmanship inherited from his master. Please also pay attention to the intricacy of the tea strainer inside.

Length including spout and handle: approx. 18cm / Height: approx. 11.5cm (including lid) / Diameter: approx. 8cm

As these are artisanal works, there may be individual differences in glaze, color, and size.

【Care Instructions】
This pottery is absorbent, so its texture will change with the moisture and oil from food. Since it is prone to staining, we recommend avoiding dark-colored dishes until the oil has thoroughly absorbed into the entire piece. The more you use it, the more character it develops, so we hope you enjoy this change. If you are concerned, try soaking it in water for about 10 minutes before use. This will prevent staining and odors to some extent, and it will gradually develop.

◾️Microwave: ⚪︎ / Direct Flame: × / Oven: × / Dishwasher: ⚪︎

*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. We ask for your understanding before purchasing.

Shintaro Enami Brief Biography
Born 1989, from Kobe
2011-2013 Studied language at Fudan University, Shanghai
2017 Worked at his grandfather Kenzo Ogawa's studio
2018 Completed small item pottery wheel course at Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute
2019 Completed body and glaze course at Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute
2020-2025 Apprenticed under Tetsuya and Momoko Otani