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by debunix » May 23rd, '10, 22:45
Luthier wrote:I went to get another set
Love that simple shape, design, and lovely glaze.
Fortunately, I spent some time today shooting super close up macros of my 'granite' yunomi so I am well fortified against the many beautiful pots and cups that are urging me to buy more.
May 23rd, '10, 23:36
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by LauraW » May 23rd, '10, 23:36
geeber1 wrote:LauraW, I was coveting those mugs on his site, they are SO pretty!
I'm so happy I picked them up, they're beautiful and delightful to use. There's still a few turquoise mugs up on his Etsy site, definitely pick one up if you get the chance. Mine's quickly becoming a the first one for which I reach (unless I'm using an in-mug infuser... it's a little too tall for the mug!!)
May 24th, '10, 17:08
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by Victoria » May 24th, '10, 17:08
Ok peeps I did it. I bought a tetsubin. After maligning them for about 2 years, how heavy they are how they can rust, etc, I found one that stole my heart. Ya know in the smaller size they are not that heavy. This one is very sweet and at around 18oz in volume, easy to hold. I love the curvy handle and the soft color and subtle design. After all what Japanese teaware collection can be complete without a tetsubin and at 50% off, well I had to.
May 24th, '10, 19:08
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by laura99 » May 24th, '10, 19:08
LauraW wrote:geeber1 wrote:LauraW, I was coveting those mugs on his site, they are SO pretty!
I'm so happy I picked them up, they're beautiful and delightful to use. There's still a few turquoise mugs up on his Etsy site, definitely pick one up if you get the chance. Mine's quickly becoming a the first one for which I reach (unless I'm using an in-mug infuser... it's a little too tall for the mug!!)
I finally ordered one of those beautiful mugs, and a turquoise yunomi - I am very excited! Now for the waiting
May 24th, '10, 19:11
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by laura99 » May 24th, '10, 19:11
Love that tetsubin Victoria. And Luthier - that white set is beautiful!
May 24th, '10, 21:22
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by aya_s » May 24th, '10, 21:22
Hm, this thread is dominated by beautiful Asian style tea wares, but I would like to show off my newest Western-style cup. (I drink all types of tea, but since I inherited so many Japanese tea cups I literally do not know how many I have, I only buy Western-style ones. This was started one day when I realized I was drinking a French black tea blend from a pink Japanese cup with gold cranes.)
May 24th, '10, 21:37
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by TubbyCow » May 24th, '10, 21:37
Beautiful! I have noticed little Western wares around these parts, but I'm going to inherit British-style teacups aplenty one day, so I've been trying to appreciate them more lately.
May 24th, '10, 21:42
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by Victoria » May 24th, '10, 21:42
Beautiful Aya! I love English cups and saucers.
May 24th, '10, 21:44
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by Geekgirl » May 24th, '10, 21:44
Aya, that cup is stunning. I don't have that many western style teacups, but the ones I have are pretty special.
V - how can you bad-mouth cast iron teapots if you've never had one before now???
Welcome to the dark side.
May 24th, '10, 22:31
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by Victoria » May 24th, '10, 22:31
Geekgirl wrote:Aya, that cup is stunning. I don't have that many western style teacups, but the ones I have are pretty special.
V - how can you bad-mouth cast iron teapots if you've never had one before now???
Welcome to the dark side.
Yup that is a fair question! I have handled larger sizes in stores, and found them very hard to manage. Also read about the rust problems. But yeah I'm converted.
May 25th, '10, 04:04
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by Luthier » May 25th, '10, 04:04
i wish to own a tetsubin
but i rather not. tetsubin in a home near the coast ain't a good idea
May 25th, '10, 11:54
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by Mrs. Chip » May 25th, '10, 11:54
Wow everyone!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing all these gorgeous pieces, many from our own TeawareArtisians!!!! Such lovelies, we are so blessed to have such a talented group grace our forum.
I also am partial to turquoises and blues, reminds me sooo much of the ocean.
Victoria wrote:Geekgirl wrote:
V - how can you bad-mouth cast iron teapots if you've never had one before now???
Welcome to the dark side.
Yup that is a fair question! I have handled larger sizes in stores, and found them very hard to manage. Also read about the rust problems. But yeah I'm converted.
Congrats on your newest, little addition ... she's a cutie.
May 25th, '10, 17:16
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by Victoria » May 25th, '10, 17:16
Luthier wrote:i wish to own a tetsubin
but i rather not. tetsubin in a home near the coast ain't a good idea
Thanks everyone!
And Luthier - you should not let that stop you! I say
go for it!!
May 25th, '10, 17:24
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by Seeker » May 25th, '10, 17:24
Beautiful wares everyone!
Love the tetsubin V!
Very nice.
May 25th, '10, 22:51
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by Luthier » May 25th, '10, 22:51
Victoria wrote:Luthier wrote:i wish to own a tetsubin
but i rather not. tetsubin in a home near the coast ain't a good idea
Thanks everyone!
And Luthier - you should not let that stop you! I say
go for it!!
How i wish tetsubins were made of brass
Where I live, even stainless steel can form rust. What more cast iron
