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Korean Chawan: A Journey Through Styles and History

Korean Chawan: A Journey Through Styles and His...

Korean chawan, or *kōraimono* as they're known in Japan, hold a unique place in the world of tea ceremony. While the term *kōrai* specifically refers to the Goryeo Dynasty, it's...

Korean Chawan: A Journey Through Styles and His...

Korean chawan, or *kōraimono* as they're known in Japan, hold a unique place in the world of tea ceremony. While the term *kōrai* specifically refers to the Goryeo Dynasty, it's...

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Chinese Chawan: Tenmoku, Seji Celadon & Sometsu...

Chinese Chawan (Karamono) The earliest tea bowls widely used in Japan originated in China and were introduced to Japan along with tea and its associated culture during the late 12th...

Chinese Chawan: Tenmoku, Seji Celadon & Sometsu...

Chinese Chawan (Karamono) The earliest tea bowls widely used in Japan originated in China and were introduced to Japan along with tea and its associated culture during the late 12th...

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Chanoyu: The Art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Introduction The soft hiss of the kettle, the fragrant aroma of incense, the serene beauty of a single flower – these are just a few of the sensory experiences that...

Chanoyu: The Art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Introduction The soft hiss of the kettle, the fragrant aroma of incense, the serene beauty of a single flower – these are just a few of the sensory experiences that...