Raizan Yasunaga
Handcrafted Karatsu Tea Bowl
Care
As each item is handmade and fragile, we encourage you to hand wash only as it is not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Handcrafted Karatsu Tea Bowl
Raizan Yasunaga
Raizan Yasunaga (b. 1970)
Born in 1970, Raizan Yasunaga is a ceramic artist based in Karatsu, one of Japan’s most historically significant pottery regions. Immersed in the rich traditions of Karatsu ware, he honed his craft under the guidance of respected masters Sajiro Tanaka and Dohei Fujinoki, absorbing not only technical discipline but also a deep sensitivity to material and form.
Yasunaga’s work reflects a quiet dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression. Rooted in the philosophy of functional beauty, his ceramics honour the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship while exploring subtle shifts in proportion, surface and balance. His dedication to the field has been recognised through his participation in the Modern Crafts and Tea Utensils Exhibition at the National Crafts Museum in Kanazawa, where his work stood alongside leading practitioners of modern Japanese craft.
Working from his studio in Karatsu, Yasunaga continues to shape pieces that embody restraint, texture and a refined naturalism, each one carrying the mark of thoughtful making.