Lotus Korean KwangJuYo Classic MokBuYong-Mun 5 person Porcelain Tea-pot Set

Description

Lotus flower Korean KwangJuYo Classic MokBuYong-Mun 5 person Ceramic Tea-pot Set. Handcrafted by
Kwangjuyo
artisans known for Michelin Star Restaurants dinnerware.
A porcelain series that uses the Bakji technique (a type of sgraffito). Bakji (sgraffito) is applying white-clay slip to the entire surface, usually with a brush, then scraping out the clay inside of the intended design. This delivers a contrast between the clay body and the slipped white clay.
'MokBuYong' is a lotus that blooms on a tree with the meaning of 'ideal blooms in real world'. Engraved with highly skilled carving techniques, the splendor brings vitality to each and one of the products.
5 tea cups, 5 carved wood saucers and one tea pot. Handcrafted by pottery artists in Korea, stamped on the bottom of every cup and the tea pot. If you google KwangJuYo you will be able to see their unique pottery and this particular set.
Like new condition. It was purchased in Korea from KwangJuYo for 0
Description:
Main Products of Kwangjuyo
Classic Line products are handicraft porcelain tableware made by the
fingertips of artisans. With our self-developed clay and natural glaze,
along with the delicate touches of our unique techniques of engraving
and painting, it has not only re-created the textures and colors of the
traditional Buncheong Porcelain, Koryo Celadon and Chosun White
Porcelain, but also possessed the modern style and usage, becoming a
masterpiece-like porcelain ware which was the ideal work of art for the
artisans hundreds of years ago.
How Kwangjuyo porcelain is made:
Kwangjuyo is a ceramics company known for making 3,000 varieties of Korean ceramic cups, bowls, and plates, using traditional hand-made methods that are uncommon today. The company’s approach, which includes shaping the pieces from clay, carving floral designs, and custom glazing, all stem from Korean tradition.
First, the clay is mixed to reduce air bubbles. It then heads to the wheel, where it will be shaped into varying dishes. Once the basic shape is formed, it’s put in a heated area and is dried for two hours before the final touches are added to the shape. Next, hand-carved designs are etched into the clay using traditional methods called Sanggam and Bakji. These techniques are uncommon in modern times, since their processes are too delicate and complicated for machines to automate. The pieces are then moved to a kiln set at 900 degrees for seven hours.
Next, glazes are mixed, requiring a number of powders, sands, and clays. The materials are ground for six to 12 hours before pieces are individually hand-dipped in the finished liquid. They then make their way to the kiln for a second firing at about 1,300 degrees for 12 hours.
The pieces go through a final inspection, and are then shipped to people’s homes and restaurants. Many of Kwangjuyo’s tableware pieces have made their way to Michelin-starred restaurants like The French Laundry in California’s Napa Valley and Jungsik in New York City.
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Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.