Hitomi Obi Ami Teapot colours and patterns may vary

colours and patterns may vary slightly thus giving each item its distinctive character and unique Japanese name(Brush eye)

It is also durable and does not absorb water

its feel almost like that of glass

Our Kyusu (teapot in Japanese) is a variant known as a yokode no kyusu

these pots are affectionately called an Obi Ami teapot or steel belt teapot

Hitomi Obi Ami Teapot colours and patterns may varyHitomi means 'Beautiful or Beautiful Pupil' in Japanese. Our Kyusu (teapot in Japanese) is a variant known as a yokode no kyusu, which literally means 'side hand teapot'. And because of the stainless steel belt, these pots are affectionately called an Obi Ami teapot or steel belt teapot! All of our tea wares are handcrafted in the Shizuoka prefecture by a family who has been making teaware for generations. Being individually handcrafted, colours and