Tianye
天野
Tianye is an independent ceramic studio based in Jingdezhen. Their teaware, featuring plant ash glazes, presents a subtle and understated appearance with a warm, smooth texture. These pieces provide tea brewers with a sense of calm and ease during daily use.
This two-tiered teapot holder combines a porcelain plate with a red copper piece, resulting in a design that's both unique and intriguing. Coated with a plant ash glaze, the plate exudes a simple and rustic elegance. The fine crazing adds rich detail to the surface, while the interesting perforations in the copper resemble traces left by insects, lending a distinct character. With use, the copper will deepen in color, and the plate's crazing will stain with tea, enriching its overall appearance.
The holder's dual-layer design offers a practical water-holding capacity, tailored for tea ceremonies requiring pouring hot water over the teapot. While adept for this specific function, it can also serve as a conventional teapot holder. Its elevated stature introduces a subtle variation of height to a Chaxi (tea stage), enhancing the visual appeal of the tea stage.
This two-tiered teapot holder combines a porcelain plate with a red copper piece, resulting in a design that's both unique and intriguing. Coated with a plant ash glaze, the plate exudes a simple and rustic elegance. The fine crazing adds rich detail to the surface, while the interesting perforations in the copper resemble traces left by insects, lending a distinct character. With use, the copper will deepen in color, and the plate's crazing will stain with tea, enriching its overall appearance.
The holder's dual-layer design offers a practical water-holding capacity, tailored for tea ceremonies requiring pouring hot water over the teapot. While adept for this specific function, it can also serve as a conventional teapot holder. Its elevated stature introduces a subtle variation of height to a Chaxi (tea stage), enhancing the visual appeal of the tea stage.
This cup holder features a slightly irregular shape, giving it a natural and playful appearance. The rustic plant ash glaze emits a warm feeling, while the randomly formed fabric patterns on the surface add to its rich texture. With its simple design and moderate size, it can easily be paired with various common teacups.
This cup holder is delicately shaped like the petals of a crabapple flower, beautiful and elegant. Its moderate height adds to its grace, while the rustic grass-and-wood grey glaze emits a warm sensation. With its simple design and suitable size, it can easily be paired with various common teacups.
In a Chaxi (tea stage), every element has a distinct role. The teapot holder, in particular, serves as a subtle backdrop, amplifying the beauty of the starring performer — the teapot. Shaped with a sleek, circular design, this holder embodies understated elegance, fitting harmoniously into its supporting role. Its surface, coated with a natural plant ash glaze, adds a touch of organic sophistication. The fine crazing creates a unique surface detail that, over time, will stain with tea, deepening its texture and enriching its character.
The size and design of this teapot holder make it an ideal companion for various teapots or Gaiwan. Moreover, within a Chaxi, it can also serve as a tray for holding teacups.