Handmade Tenmoku Tea Bowl

Throughout history, this particular type of tea cups have gained many names. Jianzhan and Tenmoku are the most represented names in modern days. In the course of manufacturing, the craftsman’s sprit still remain as the leading character. Deep concentration and full dedication, high strength in rapid movements as well as in absolute stillness.  This is a creation from nonexistence to masterpiece, Not a strand of remissness is allowed in the pursuit of perfection.

In the time of no electric furnace, the kiln fire could last several days and nights, from 100 Celsius degrees to 600, to 1000 then to 1300 degrees, all the precise controlling depended on the keen eye of the builders. Even with the advanced contemporary electric and gas burning, we preserve the traditions in firing, putting the control of temperature still the test to the masters