Searching for a way to start writing about and collecting pottery, especially tea cups from artists began with an Etsy search. While contacting a handful of artists in the states, I stumbled upon
David Holden Ceramics and lost myself for some time looking at the images of his work. I dropped him a note to say 'hi' and ask about how many millimeters certain cups held, and he went and read my blog and we found we both loved Japanese teas, hence my search for the perfect Yunomi. We then chatted a little more about teas and I told him about my very rare in quality Tencha and he said he hoped one day to try Tencha which is very difficult to find so we decided it would be nice to trade. And also if I loved his cup he would get some good publicity on my blog, in case anyone else aside from me even reads my blog!
The cup is even more than I had hoped for, it has a thick, warm glaze that is super smooth, and its size is as if it were made just for my hand.
I truly don't know what else to say so here in photos is my journey today with this cup!
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| ( Enjoying a rousing session of Bulang Shu while spending some time with the new cup seeing how it feels about varying water temperatures. I do so love to make a mess of my tea table, such fun.) |
