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by hopeofdawn
Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Teaware B&W Appreciation
Replies: 310
Views: 367319

Re: Teaware B&W Appreciation

OCTO wrote:
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:24 pm
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Lovely symmetry!
by hopeofdawn
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:03 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Teaware B&W Appreciation
Replies: 310
Views: 367319

Re: Teaware B&W Appreciation

Lovely shot, Debunix! I really like the contrast on that one.
by hopeofdawn
Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:57 am
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Bok
Replies: 279
Views: 311246

Re: Bok

Lovely work--I continue to be amazed at how you can restore these pots back to beautiful (and functional!) life
by hopeofdawn
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing
Replies: 5888
Views: 1859463

Re: Yixing

So a while back, I mentioned I was looking for interesting, well-made modern yixing that were a little different from the usual standard shapes (shui ping, xishi, shipiao). A few folks kindly recommended Yinchen, among other places, and after stalking them on Instagram for a while, I finally saw a p...
by hopeofdawn
Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:15 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing Clay Processing: Traditional vs Modern
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

Re: Yixing Clay Processing: Traditional vs Modern

This is a very useful reference--thank you so much for writing it!
by hopeofdawn
Sat Jul 11, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?
Replies: 49
Views: 21430

Re: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?

Wow. 'un-American'? 'Illiberal'? WTF?

And great replies, Victoria--you were a lot nicer than I would have been in that situation.
by hopeofdawn
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:32 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing
Replies: 5888
Views: 1859463

Re: Yixing

Yesterday's tea session--modern zhuni pot from mudandleaves paired with Korean pitcher and Petr Novak cup. Very nice combo with honey orchid dan cong, courtesy of Qi Fine Teas (Portland).
by hopeofdawn
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:20 am
Forum: News, Publications, & Research
Topic: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?
Replies: 49
Views: 21430

Re: Adagio overtakes Steepster ?

lol, the statements from the Adagio rep: 'misconceptions about Teachat' and 'we would never remove any tasting notes or existing content from Steepster'. Yeah right, and if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you ....
by hopeofdawn
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:10 am
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Novák & Randová Teaware
Replies: 78
Views: 48351

Re: Novák & Randová Teaware

Had a rare moment for a quiet afternoon tea out on my balcony. Teapot is by Petr Novak--unglazed stoneware with kiln fire effects. Cup and tea boat are both Korean ware, and the tray is by an American potter, but I think they go together nicely with Petr's work. Tea was a lovely fragrant Vietnamese ...
by hopeofdawn
Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:37 am
Forum: Additional Regions
Topic: Korean Teaware Showcase
Replies: 60
Views: 69930

Re: Korean Teaware Showcase

Wow lovely! Both the bowl and the photography. :)
by hopeofdawn
Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:41 am
Forum: Tea/Teaware Vendors
Topic: Yinchen Studio
Replies: 54
Views: 20348

Re: Yinchen Studio

I've been admiring your studio's pots on Instagram for a while now--definitely looking forward to your contributions in the forum!
by hopeofdawn
Mon May 25, 2020 3:49 am
Forum: Repair & Cleaning
Topic: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni Repair (Lacquer & Wire)
Replies: 54
Views: 25973

Re: Future Sale project: Qing/ROC Pearskin Zhuni

Beautiful work--an amazing resurrection for a lovely pot. Kudos to you--I definitely wouldn't blame you if you decided not to let it go!
by hopeofdawn
Wed May 13, 2020 2:35 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Teaware B&W Appreciation
Replies: 310
Views: 367319

Re: Teaware B&W Appreciation

Beautiful shots! I love b&w work in general, and it's really nice to see the contrast and lovely lines of the pots.
by hopeofdawn
Thu May 07, 2020 4:10 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing
Replies: 5888
Views: 1859463

Re: Yixing

I will admit I do not generally think about Instagram when looking for yixing pots. Yinchen does have some nice ones. Are there any other studios using IG you would recommend?
by hopeofdawn
Thu May 07, 2020 3:31 am
Forum: China & Taiwan
Topic: Yixing
Replies: 5888
Views: 1859463

Re: Yixing

hopeofdawn What kind of unusual are you looking for so I can keep one antenna tuned to it? Um ... I'll know it when I see it? ;) More generally--I guess I'm looking for pots that aren't just the standard classic shapes. Either they're new shapes/variations on the classics, or have well-done carving...