THe New look of tea
THe New look of tea
What important in the tea ceremony is that the overall arrangement of beauty. Although there is a tool which plays a leading role, simply appreciating one of them alone does not constitute a tea ceremony. In that sense, the tea ceremony requires an architectural sense of space. Furthermore, in a new space, a new arrangement of beauty for the tea ceremony is born.
What important in the tea ceremony is that the overall arrangement of beauty. Although there is a tool which plays a leading role, simply appreciating one of them alone does not constitute a tea ceremony. In that sense, the tea ceremony requires an architectural sense of space. Furthermore, in a new space, a new arrangement of beauty for the tea ceremony is born.
Venue:
Venue:
Bundle Gallery (Mogi Residence) |
Bundle Gallery (Mogi Residence) |
Alcove:
Kouhougenmyou, "Mukan" |
Kouhougenmyou, "Mukan" |
Flower Vase:
Flower Vase:
Kinuta Seiji |
Kinuta Seiji |
Tea Kettle:
Tea Kettle:
Nagoshi Johmi |
Nagoshi Johmi |
Water Container:
Water Container:
Jihei Murase, Yakusugi Tsurube |
Jihei Murase, Yakusugi Tsurube |
Kensui:
Kensui:
Namban |
Namban |
Tea Caddy:
Tea Caddy:
Kozeto |
Kozeto |
Tea Bowl:
Tea Bowl:
Gohon Chawan "Wakaba" |
Gohon Chawan "Wakaba" |
Works of art are born through the encounters between person and person. Looking back, there have been several moments that I now recognize as turning points, and my encounter with the late Shinzaburo Mogi was one of them.
At the time, Mr. Mogi was the president of Manns Wine, and during a break from a vehicle inspection, he casually dropped by my atelier in Setagaya. He took an interest in my first silver-painted work and bought it. While I now exhibit many silver-painted works, 20 years ago, I had just begun cautiously applying the silver left by my grandfather, lacking confidence and certainty. However, when Mr. Mogi praised it as interesting, it gave me a glimmer of hope in that direction.
Mr. Mogi built the current Bundle Studio shortly after his marriage, and his 100-year-old Japanese-style house is known as the Mogi Residence. We had the opportunity to hold tea ceremonies in each of these spaces.
The Modern space and The Japanese-style house. We invite you to see the overall beauty created by each of these spaces.
Works of art are born through the encounters between person and person. Looking back, there have been several moments that I now recognize as turning points, and my encounter with the late Shinzaburo Mogi was one of them.
At the time, Mr. Mogi was the president of Manns Wine, and during a break from a vehicle inspection, he casually dropped by my atelier in Setagaya. He took an interest in my first silver-painted work and bought it. While I now exhibit many silver-painted works, 20 years ago, I had just begun cautiously applying the silver left by my grandfather, lacking confidence and certainty. However, when Mr. Mogi praised it as interesting, it gave me a glimmer of hope in that direction.
Mr. Mogi built the current Bundle Studio shortly after his marriage, and his 100-year-old Japanese-style house is known as the Mogi Residence. We had the opportunity to hold tea ceremonies in each of these spaces.
The Modern space and The Japanese-style house. We invite you to see the overall beauty created by each of these spaces.
Venue:
Venue:
Kanroji Residence |
Kanroji Residence |
Tea Bowl:
Tea Bowl:
Syugo Takauchi, Kuro-Oribe |
Syugo Takauchi, Kuro-Oribe |
Water Container:
Water Container:
Jihei Murase, Zolkova |
Jihei Murase, Zolkova |
Tea Caddy:
Tea Caddy:
Jihei Murase, Negoro Natasogi |
Jihei Murase, Negoro Natasogi |
Tea Kettle:
Tea Kettle:
Toru Kaneko |
Toru Kaneko |
In the metropolis of Tokyo, I had the opportunity to attend a tea ceremony at the Kanroji Residence nestled within a lush forest.
Kanroji Yoshiko is a respected pioneer in spatial production. The two-story mansion-like space with the courtyard was filled with items from around the world that beautifully enhance daily life.
These items were thoughtfully arranged alongside Jibei's lacquerware in each corner, allowing us to thoroughly learn from the wonderful ideas presented. It was a day that allowed us to experience rich sensibility and a high-quality lifestyle.
In the metropolis of Tokyo, I had the opportunity to attend a tea ceremony at the Kanroji Residence nestled within a lush forest.
Kanroji Yoshiko is a respected pioneer in spatial production. The two-story mansion-like space with the courtyard was filled with items from around the world that beautifully enhance daily life.
These items were thoughtfully arranged alongside Jibei's lacquerware in each corner, allowing us to thoroughly learn from the wonderful ideas presented. It was a day that allowed us to experience rich sensibility and a high-quality lifestyle.
Venue:
Venue:
Embassy of Japan in UK |
Embassy of Japan in UK |
Water Container:
Water Container:
Jihei Murase, Zolkova |
Jihei Murase, Zolkova |
Tea Caddy:
Tea Caddy:
Jihei Murase, Silver Natasogi |
Jihei Murase, Silver Natasogi |
Tea Bowl:
Tea Bowl:
Machiko Ogawa |
Machiko Ogawa |
Tea Bowl:
Tea Bowl:
Hiro Ajiki |
Hiro Ajiki |
Tea spoon:
Tea spoon:
Jihei Murase, Kuwa |
Jihei Murase, Kuwa |
At the Embassy of Japan in UK, Jihei Murase gave a lecture titled “The New Look of Tea: A New Way to Enjoy Tea”. During the lecture, he spoke about woodworkers and his signature style of “Nata-sogi” (Hatchet-hewn). Amidst a display of his own works and those of contemporary artists, Jihei used his own works to serve tea. The bold and powerful form of the Nata-sogi tea caddy appeared to be a sturdy piece of wood split open with a heavy axe.
It captivated the audience as it quietly separated into a lid and a vessel, revealing the precision of the tool and the delicate beauty hidden within. This exhibition led to the piece being acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
At the Embassy of Japan in UK, Jihei Murase gave a lecture titled “The New Look of Tea: A New Way to Enjoy Tea”. During the lecture, he spoke about woodworkers and his signature style of “Nata-sogi” (Hatchet-hewn). Amidst a display of his own works and those of contemporary artists, Jihei used his own works to serve tea. The bold and powerful form of the Nata-sogi tea caddy appeared to be a sturdy piece of wood split open with a heavy axe.
It captivated the audience as it quietly separated into a lid and a vessel, revealing the precision of the tool and the delicate beauty hidden within. This exhibition led to the piece being acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Tokyo Japan
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Tokyo Japan
@2025 Murase Jihei. All rights reserved
Tokyo Japan
@2025 Murase Jihei. All rights reserved