Aside from my freely acknowledged addiction to all things related to rubber stamps and the making of greeting cards, I don’t collect much stuff. But I do have a small collection of Japanese iron teapots. Under a dozen. I’d probably have more but they cost enough that they don’t qualify for impulse buys. And, thankfully, I don’t find them often. I’m showing you my latest proud acquisition. It’s one that I first found online five years ago. I couldn’t justify it at the time. But I didn’t forget it. Then I couldn’t find it again. Finally, I tired of hide and seek and found it. The only way to guarantee it wouldn’t be lost and forgotten again was to give it a new home. This, to me, is the closest I’ve found to a cross between utility and art.
You remind me of my wife. My attitude is… if it makes you happy… do it.
The Japanese are wonderful at making the utilitarian beautiful and magnificently crafted – this is lovely.
My husband loves tea and has a small eclectic collection of teapots.
I clearly remember your post of several years ago (?) where you mentioned your collection of iron tea pots. My son had just given me one from our local tea source shop, and I was thrilled. I, too, keep looking for others, but I visit thrift shops instead. If I recall correctly, you mentioned that your husband had constructed shelfs for display?
It’s an unusual shape to my eyes.
This is really nice! And worth the hunt!
It’s a beauty and will last forever.
It is beautiful! Such wonderful lines!
Makes me want to reverently trace its lines with fingertips. Beautiful.
Absolutely a work of art Kay, those smooth lines are incredibly appealing ✨ Fabulous addition to your collection ✨