07/09/2026
Tea Ware by Junzo Maekawa
Ceramic artist Junzo Maekawa brings a refined contemporary sensibility to Tokoname ware, a ceramic tradition with a long history in Aichi Prefecture and one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns.
His teapots are particularly suited to the careful preparation of gyokuro and other fine Japanese or Chinese teas. Their considered proportions and quiet presence reflect an understanding of tea ware not simply as a vessel, but as a tool that shapes the experience of brewing and appreciating tea.
Maekawa’s distinctive surfaces and restrained details give each piece a subtle individuality, while remaining deeply connected to the tradition of Tokoname—a region renowned for its teapots and tea culture.
A limited selection of Junzo Maekawa’s tea ware is now available at HULS Gallery Duxton Hill, offering an opportunity to discover vessels made for those who wish to enjoy the character and nuance of fine tea.
