Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio ｜ Black glaze teapot [round]

Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio is located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery created by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple, yet unique. Is that how it feels? Everything, even the glazes, are handmade, demonstrating the passion and dedication that goes into pottery. It seems like it will be useful for a long time in all aspects of life.

"Long and simple."

At Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio, we treasure this phrase, and it's amazing how the words and our products match perfectly.
[In the foreground is a round white porcelain matte teapot]

All teapots are handmade.

Among the works created by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba A distinctive feature is the teapot, which combines wood and ceramic. From carving the teak handle to attaching it with wood and ceramic tacks, Each and every one of them is carefully crafted by Katsufumi Baba. The teapot is simple yet unique, and the glaze is also original to Baba Katsufumi.

A teapot that is both functional and functional.

A teapot with a tea strainer drains water well, making it not only stylish but also easy to use.

Stylish wooden handle.

The handle is made of teak wood, which is considered one of the three most precious woods in the world. Teak is famous as a shipbuilding wood, is very water-resistant and durable, and is known as a high-quality wood. The texture and softness of the pottery and the color and grain of the wood match very well. The wood and ceramic are attached with copper tacks.

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he traveled to France. After returning to Japan, he completed the small potter's wheel training course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Industry Testing Center, and trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Kusado Kiln. In 2003, he went independent in his hometown of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. He continues to create pottery with passion, with the motto "Long and simple." His reputation has led to more reputations, attracting many people and making him very popular.
Click here for a list of works by Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio
We visited the studio. [Studio visit: Baba Katsufumi Pottery Studio]


This black glaze teapot by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba has a cute round shape. It holds about two cups of tea. Even just looking at this stylish teapot is fun.

[Product name] Black glaze teapot [round]
[Size (approx.)] W210 (including handle), D130, H100mm, diameter 70mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 350cc (approximately 2 teacups)
Weight (approx.): 330g
[Material] Ceramic, handle: teak, rivets: copper
[Painting] Wood: Unpainted

● Before you purchase
-Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc.
Please enjoy this as a unique feature of this product, which is unlike any other in the world.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.

● Precautions for use
・Dishwasher × Dish dryer × IH heater ×
・The handle is made of water-resistant teak wood, so it can be used without painting, but if you are concerned about it, you can apply vegetable oil to make it more water-resistant and protect the product from dirt. (Applying oil may cause the wood to darken.)
-The wooden handle can also be washed with detergent.
・Do not leave it submerged in water.