Shino Ware Lotus Heart Zen Retreat Series - Handcrafted Tea Set

Inspired by the lotus blooming in silent waters, this collection captures the moment where purity meets contemplation. Each piece is shaped by hand on Shino's characteristic snowy clay body, with soft-ash glazes that evoke morning mist over a still pond. The "lotus heart" motif appears in subtle carvings or pale underglaze painting, symbolizing clarity rising from tranquility.

Unlike ornate designs, this series embraces wabi-sabi simplicity. The tea pot, cups and tray carry gentle irregularities that echo nature's imperfect beauty. Firing marks and glaze variations become part of the aesthetic – like ripples around a lotus, or shadows in a Zen garden.

More than tea ware, these are tools for meditation. The muted palette and textured clay seem to absorb noise, turning each tea session into a private retreat. When you hold a cup, its weight feels grounded; when you pour, the stream flows like a quiet narrative. This is the essence of "Zen retreat" – an intimate space where the ritual of tea becomes your personal sanctuary.