This series of teapots is notable for a simple form that makes it handy in daily use. Though simple, attention was paid to every detail, such as the rounded lid that affords an overall soft impression, and the considerate design of the handle fits the hand well. There are two types of spouts and handles which combine to make four different variations, allowing you to choose the one you like.
Born in Tokyo, he studied under Stig Lindberg at the Sweden-based "Gustavsberg" House, and his design activities have been diverse, ranging from ceramics to glass and stainless steel tableware, lighting and furniture. His Crinkle Super Bag was selected for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and his products are still sold in MoMA shops around the world. Other museums around the world, such as the FAENZA Museum of Ceramics in Italy and the VICTORIA & ALBERT Museum in the UK, have his work in their collections. POTS", produced in collaboration with Ceramic Japan, won the Grand Prize in the design category at the 1st International Ceramics Festival '86 Mino.
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