Yamanokuchi Kiln -Chakōro (Tea Incense Burner)

A traditional Japanese incense burner for gently heating tea leaves to release their natural fragrance. Crafted with the yakishime (high-fired, unglazed) technique, it has a unique texture and a harder, stone-like feel compared to typical ceramics.

Simply place a tealight candle underneath, add about a teaspoon of tea leaves on top, and enjoy the soothing aroma filling your space.

Each piece is handmade by Yasuo Tsujiguchi in Amakusa, Japan. This tiny hanging vase has a small opening to decorate a tiny flower or plant. 

• Approximate measurement:
  • overall (with the plate) 3 1/8"diameter x 3 7/8"H
  • top plate part: 2 3/4" diameter x 3/4"H
• Weight: 7 oz (all together)
• Material: ceramic
• Care instruction: hand wash only

Story:

Born in 1972, Yasuo Tsujiguchi is the third generation of Yamanokuchi Kiln. Before his grandfather started his own kiln,  for decades he was working as a craftsman at one of the legendary ceramic company in Amakusa area. Following his grandfather, Tsujiguchi also started his career at the same ceramic company where his grandfather used to work. After many years of experience as a craftsman at the company, he came back to his own family kiln to take over his family own business.