I voted floral, but there are some qualifications. I am more intrigued by something floral, but I can't get behind bright patterns. I tend to gravitate towards floral patters that are either a single color or a muted pattern. If that makes sense.
Rushka in my cup today - a Russian-style EG. I totally missed out on getting my sencha last night. I was home, checked my email, then cuddled up with a kitty and napped until it was time to go to bed. I am still craving some sencha, but at least I am well rested.
Dec 19th, '08, 10:37
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OTHER: I must have a manly motif or none at all on my teaware! I live a bachelor life and it would not fit otherwise. I mean would Rice really fit with my loud couch (for those that have seen it in livechat)?
Been super stressed and super busy so first post in teaday in a bit. Nothing in my cup right now but its still going to be a looong day.
Been super stressed and super busy so first post in teaday in a bit. Nothing in my cup right now but its still going to be a looong day.
I could totally go for a nap right now. I'm practically dead on my feet today.auggy wrote: I totally missed out on getting my sencha last night. I was home, checked my email, then cuddled up with a kitty and napped until it was time to go to bed. I am still craving some sencha, but at least I am well rested.
Have yourself some tasty sencha!
In my cup - Lupicia somethingorother... I forgot what I grabbed this morning. It's green.
Dec 19th, '08, 11:39
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This question is hard to answer. Where kyuusu and most other teapots are concerned, I prefer them plain. Most of my yunomi are either plain or sometsuke (blue-and-white) porcelain - with a few more colourful exceptions. Chawan-s for matcha are all over the map... quite a few are wabi-plain, while I have lots of others with designs - some subtle, some not so much.
Chip, you might try tweaking this poll to ask in future:
What is the motif on your favourite tea item? (which is a slightly different question)
What is your favourite motif for season X (e.g. wintertime)? - good question because Japanese wares in particular are often very seasonally themed.*
There are different shades of plain. What are your favourite styles of plain teawares, and why?
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*P.S. I like snow rabbits...
Chip, you might try tweaking this poll to ask in future:
What is the motif on your favourite tea item? (which is a slightly different question)
What is your favourite motif for season X (e.g. wintertime)? - good question because Japanese wares in particular are often very seasonally themed.*
There are different shades of plain. What are your favourite styles of plain teawares, and why?
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*P.S. I like snow rabbits...
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Thanks for the ideas, Chamekke!
Interesting that so many of you do not have a favorite motif, I did not expect that. If you have been around me long enough, you know Momiji, Japanese maple reigns supreme for Japanese teaware, though I do not have any cups with Momiji ... yet.
Chinese teaware, most likely Chinese dragons I have some Yixing and gaiwan with dragons.
Beyond this, bamboo, fish are nice too, but I like a lot of different designs, to no design at all!
Started the day with Fukamushi. Present was Sweetie, Gandalf, and Pyrit ...all becoming regulars. I am about due for my next tea.
Interesting that so many of you do not have a favorite motif, I did not expect that. If you have been around me long enough, you know Momiji, Japanese maple reigns supreme for Japanese teaware, though I do not have any cups with Momiji ... yet.
Chinese teaware, most likely Chinese dragons I have some Yixing and gaiwan with dragons.
Beyond this, bamboo, fish are nice too, but I like a lot of different designs, to no design at all!
Started the day with Fukamushi. Present was Sweetie, Gandalf, and Pyrit ...all becoming regulars. I am about due for my next tea.
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I have too many favourite motifs - that's the problemChip wrote:Thanks for the ideas, Chamekke!
Interesting that so many of you do not have a favorite motif, I did not expect that. If you have been around me long enough, you know Momiji, Japanese maple reigns supreme for Japanese teaware, though I do not have any cups with Momiji ... yet.
My current fave Japanese motifs include:
momiji a.k.a. kaede (Japanese maple)
fukiyose (autumn leaves scattered by the wind)
nami-chidori (plovers and waves)
take-suzume (sparrows among the bamboo)
itomaki (traditional Japanese spools)
tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog, sometimes mistranslated as badger - not commonly found on teawares however, nor on women's attire)
...plus some others that aren't coming to mind at the moment.
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Dec 19th, '08, 13:23
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P.S. For those who like Japanese art, the Canon Japan website has a selection of chiyogami paper designs that you can download and print to a colour printer. Makes wonderful and distinctive holiday wrapping!
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2004/list_15_1.html
Chip, you will find the momiji-mon (momiji design) here.
http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/2004/list_15_1.html
Chip, you will find the momiji-mon (momiji design) here.
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