Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware

Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware
by Yuki Ijichi

• Awarded April 15, 2025
• CLIENT: MATHERuBA
• 425

This is a redesign of the kurojyoka, a traditional Kagoshima shochu ceramic teapot, to fit modern lifestyles. The traditional Kurojyoka was formed based on the Japanese hearth heating system, and its shape has remained the same despite changing lifestyles. This project is a continuation of Kagoshima's shochu culture and traditional craftsmanship by modifying this aspect and updating the kurojyoka to fit modern lifestyles.