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Hagi ware embodies many of the qualities we seek in tea itself: humility, depth, and a quiet connection to the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/image14_480x480.jpg?v=1780607541\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/image16_480x480.jpg?v=1780607756\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tradition of Hagi Ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating in Yamaguchi Prefecture during the early Edo period, Hagi ware emerged through the meeting of Korean ceramic traditions and Japanese tea culture. Over generations, it became one of the most revered ceramics used in chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA famous tea adage states:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Raku first, Hagi second, Karatsu third.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis saying reflects the high regard tea practitioners have long held for Hagi ware and its uniquely warm, earthy presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike highly decorative ceramics, Hagi ware celebrates simplicity. The natural qualities of the clay remain visible beneath layers of translucent glaze, allowing texture, form, and touch to become part of the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly works were copies of tea bowls from the Joseon Dynasty and were so similar to \"Goryeo\" ware that they were indistinguishable. However, after the discovery of Hagi ware by a master in the Kyoho era (1716), the texture softened, and as it was used, the colour and luster gradually changed, resulting in the unique characteristics of Hagi ware known as the \"seven transformations of Hagi.\" This has made it a favourite among many tea masters since ancient times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNanabake — The Seven Transformations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most celebrated characteristics of Hagi ware is its gradual transformation through use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate network of crackles within the glaze allows tea to gently permeate the surface over time. As years pass, colours deepen, patterns become more pronounced, and the vessel develops a patina unique to its owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two Hagi bowls age in exactly the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chawan becomes a living record of countless tea sessions, carrying the traces of every cup shared and every moment of stillness it has witnessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/image15_480x480.jpg?v=1780607748\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist — Susumu Notomi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn into a distinguished Hagi ware family lineage, Susumu Notomi has dedicated his life to exploring the possibilities of contemporary Hagi ceramics while preserving the traditions of the craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA full member of the Japan Crafts Association and recipient of numerous awards throughout Japan, Notomi is particularly known for his exploration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAo-Hagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Blue Hagi), a rare expression of Hagi ware that combines traditional forms with luminous blue glazes. His work has been exhibited throughout Japan and internationally, including exhibitions in New York and collaborations with leading artists and designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bowl reflects decades of study, technical mastery, and a deep respect for the relationship between clay, fire, and tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_7798_480x480.jpg?v=1780607735\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1820_480x480.jpg?v=1780607741\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1819_480x480.jpg?v=1780608229\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1818_480x480.jpg?v=1780608229\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1817_480x480.jpg?v=1780608228\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"O5 RARE TEA BAR","offers":[{"title":"#1 Deep Ocean | Summer Chawan","offer_id":52342935748919,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#2 Sunset Rainbow | Summer Chawan","offer_id":52342935781687,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Sika Pattern | Winter Chawan","offer_id":52342935814455,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4 Autumn leaf veins | Winter Chawan","offer_id":52342935847223,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Komedawara米俵 Pattern | Winter Chawan","offer_id":52342935879991,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2059\/0699\/files\/IMG_1208.heic?v=1780530746"},{"product_id":"o5-titanium-cup-infuser-200ml","title":"O5 |TITANIUM CUP + INFUSER  [200ml]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most versatile travel tea cup I've ever owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200ml makes this cup light and small, easy to pack or simply clip to your travel gear. 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