CHAWAN(茶碗) 

Our collection of chawan (茶碗), handcrafted by dedicated potters. Specialising in tea ware, the potters strive to strike a balance between form and function, taking countless attempts to perfect their craft. 

Due to the fragile nature of the chawan, they can only be purchased at our physical stores and not online.

Ooi Woi Leong (黄纬良)

A craftsman passionate in his pursuit of continual refinement, Wei Liang is oftentimes found in deep, quiet contemplation. Having being trained by a Japanese pottery master in the past, the traditional influence is apparent in Wei Liang’s fundamental techniques and style. 

Most of his works are destroyed before they even reach the kiln — with a soft muttering of “not good enough… not good enough”, Wei Liang is willing to forsake hours upon hours of hard work to start anew. In doing so, every piece of completed pottery is borne out of this persevering spirit.

Read more about Potter Ooi in our blog post.

About the potter

Kim Whye Kee (金怀奇)

About Potter Kim Whye Kee (金怀奇）Whye Kee’s pottery style spoke to us years back when searching for suitable chawan to whisk our matcha in. In our interactions with him, we discovered that the aesthetics of Whye Kee’s pottery pieces (that we were drawn in by) are reflective of his personality — raw, grounded and soulful.

A champion of different causes, Whye Kee is heavily involved in various community projects. When he is not busy honing his craft or drinking copious amounts of tea, he makes time to do weekly volunteer visits and participate in meaningful events.

 Read more about Potter Ooi in our blog post.