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Yixing Pouches?

by brandon » Jun 15th, '10, 08:34

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Market research time!

A friend of mine is working part time for a very nice Chinese woman who sells silk. We started talking about what can be made from remnants for tea service, and one thing I am enamored by (but seldom find) are silk pouches for yixing pots.

Of course, a slightly different design is highly prized in the appreciation of Chanoyu, and practitioners will be much more demanding of the workmanship. I have heard, though, that a lot of this work is custom ordered from a seamstress who is already aware of the unique quirks.

So, my friend has made for me a prototype, some improvements will be made, but what do you think? How many of these would you buy in different sizes? How much would you spend? Any other thoughts?

I believe the pouches I have from China are silk or cotton on the outside, and cotton inside with no batting/padding. My friend added a layer of batting to my prototype and I feel it is much more protective than the Chinese, but somewhat less flexible.

The pot pictured is roughly 90ml.
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by Chip » Jun 15th, '10, 09:07

Very nice, looks nicer than the Chinese ones I have seen.

... now if I only had Yixing to put in one. :mrgreen:
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by Victoria » Jun 15th, '10, 09:14

Beautiful! I would probably buy one. But I'm a sucker for brocade; it's lovely. Definitely needs the layer of padding. I guess I'd pay up to $20, but not more. Maybe offer it in 3 sizes?
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by brandon » Jun 15th, '10, 09:15

Definitely on the 3 sizes - "gong fu" - medium (150ml) and large (200ish).
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by Victoria » Jun 15th, '10, 09:22

A small thing, but black cord would look more elegant.
Might raise the price though, still ...
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by hop_goblin » Aug 1st, '10, 13:17

Those rock! I would like more info!
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by brandon » Aug 1st, '10, 15:53

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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by hop_goblin » Aug 3rd, '10, 16:50

Do he/she make sizes starting at 50ml?
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by brandon » Aug 3rd, '10, 17:35

hop_goblin wrote:Do he/she make sizes starting at 50ml?
Any size you like, please email him directly. plucktea@gmail.com
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by hop_goblin » Aug 4th, '10, 13:07

brandon wrote:
hop_goblin wrote:Do he/she make sizes starting at 50ml?
Any size you like, please email him directly. plucktea@gmail.com

Btw, how the hell are you Brandon!
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Re: Yixing Pouches?

by brandon » Aug 9th, '10, 16:34

Doing good buddy - chat soon.
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