be divided into two broad types: karamono and wamono (sometimes referred to as kuniyakimono). Karamono are chaire that originated in or are made to resemble those created in China, while wamono are those that originated in Japan. These can be further subdivided by kiln or potter as well as shape. KaramonoKaramono chaire are classified by shape: Nasu (): The "eggplant" chaire is a medium-sized vessel named for its shape, which resembles that of an aubergine. Bunrin (): The "apple" chaire shape. Bunna (): The "apple-eggplant" chaire shape, falling between the nasu and bunrin shapes. Katatsuki' (): The "protruding shoulder" chaire, the most common type, named for its pronounced "shoulders" at the vessel's top. Marutsubo (): The "round jar" shape. Taikai (): The "big ocean" chaire, which is quite large in diameter and has a wide mouth, in comparison to its height. A smaller sub-type of this shape is known as naikai or uchiumi (). Tsurukubi (): The "crane's neck" chaire that has a long slender neck. Shiribukura (), also referred to as shirihari/shiribari (): The "bulging hip" chaire shape, distinguished by its wide lower portion. WamonoWamono chaire are classified by the names of kilns (production centers) and potters. The kilns in Seto, in the old province of Owari (present Aichi Prefecture), are considered the original Japanese kilns to produce chaire, and so traditionally the chaire from the Seto kilns do not fall into the category called kuniyakimono'' or "provincial ware". Also, the various kilns in Kyoto are not regarded as "provincial ware". Provincial ware (kuniyakimono) Karatsu ware Satsuma ware Shigaraki ware Sobokai ware Takatori ware Tanba ware Bizen ware Shidoro ware Zeze ware Potters Maemon Genjūrō Shinbei Tōshirō I, II, III, IV See also List of Japanese tea ceremony utensils References Michiko, Suganuma. Lacquer teaware. External links Image of an elaborate black lacquer natsume with gold sakura blossom motif Image of four carved natsume (Japanese) Containers Japanese tea utensils