Wood-Fired Water Ripple Tea Caddy / Half-Catty Water Ripple Texture Tea Caddy / P & F Handmade

Today, we're showcasing a rare, weathered-texture tea caddy fired in a wood kiln. Its iridescent sheen and natural textures intertwine, perfectly capturing the mottled, weathered feel of ancient pine bark. This piece brings the textures of nature into the home with a distinctly modern, stylish aesthetic. With the passage of time, a fine tea gradually releases its true flavor. This is the understated beauty of a well-crafted tea caddy. 🏺 Used as a tea caddy, its wood-fired nature imparts far-infrared properties, making it especially suitable for storing aged teas or Pu-erh. Height: Approx. 11cm Width: Approx. 13cm Capacity: Approx. half a catty (8 taels / approx. 250g) In 2023, P & F Ceramic Designs' artists Chen Shih-Ping and Wang Yu-Fan both had works selected for the Excellence Award at the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition. Your support fuels our continued creativity. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561855_249c0591a6_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341437984_c608c50771_c.jpg 2023 Media Interview: P & F Ceramic Designs' Lean Startup Journey https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329978_bb6984d457_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341561785_f553253a82_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341329968_8834731df8_c.jpg P & F Ceramic Designs does not pursue mass production. Each creation possesses a unique concept and design. The process of pure hand-pinching or wheel-throwing imbues the work with life, making every piece one-of-a-kind. Our works are a collaboration between my husband and I, hence the signatures "Ping" or "Fan." Some pieces also bear the "P & F Ceramic Designs" seal. Truly unique!! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264550_68d52fdae8_b.jpg **1. What is the origin of the works?** We primarily use American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay from Taiwan for our creations. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015014_0b15931da0_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565549942_7663197885_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015039_4c2a9b80e3_c.jpg **2. What is the wood firing process?** We mix American clay, Japanese clay, and Miaoli clay in different proportions. The creation process involves pure hand-pinching (no pottery wheel) to gradually form the shape. After basic shaping, the body lines are refined, followed by polishing to complete the greenware. Once placed in the kiln, the pieces undergo a continuous five-day, four-night wood firing process using natural longan and acacia wood. The temperature reaches over 1200°C. During this time, natural ash deposits adhere to the works, forming a unique ash glaze. Simultaneously, the flame patterns within the kiln flow among the pieces, creating beautiful orange-red or blue-purple fire marks. After five days and four nights of ash and flame interaction, a week of cooling is required before a piece achieves its beautiful form! Because the kiln atmosphere differs with each wood firing, the ash deposits and flame patterns on every piece are unique, ensuring that each work is truly one of a kind! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567015104_1eec785177_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51567264535_7bd0037e60_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_fdce6d65a3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51566346721_2b98f539f8_c.jpg **3. What should guests be aware of?** The product colors may vary slightly due to photographic lighting. As the works are purely handmade, they will inevitably bear traces of the hand-crafting process. Minor variations may also occur during the firing process. Slight unevenness of the rim or small production scratches are normal and do not affect usability. We appreciate your understanding! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533097_13ea71a377_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51565533012_219eca4133_c.jpg **4. P & F Ceramic Designs' Recent Competition and Exhibition History** 2023 Media Interview: P & F Ceramic Designs' Lean Startup Journey 2023 Two works, "Antelope Match" and "White Monkey Incense Burner," selected for the 5th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2023 "Ceramic Sculpture · Tracing Ceramics" Member Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Excellence Award for New Ceramic Studios 2022 "Xin Tao Award" Outstanding Personnel Award for Innovative Ceramics 2022 "Radiant" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2022 "Peng Spreads Its Wings" selected for the Yilan Art Exhibition (Photography) 2022 "Brilliant" Joint Exhibition, Chinese Ceramic Art Association 2021 "Cows Collide" Honorable Mention, Wood Firing Category, Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramics Competition 2021 Three works, "Tears of Joy," "Dancing with Sheep," and "Sheepishly Happy," selected for the 4th Shanghai International Wood Firing Ceramics Competition 2021 Miaoli Pottery Association and Cultural Affairs Bureau Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Museum "Yi Yun" Joint Exhibition 2020 Miaoli Pottery Art Festival Ceramics Museum Exhibition **Artists: Chen Shih-Ping, Wang Yu-Fan**