Unusual teapots for brewing fragrant tea can not only fulfill their daily functions as utensils, but also delight the eyes of the owner and guests. The origin of teapots goes back in time. Many thousands of years ago in ancient China began to make vessels for boiling and brewing tea, first from bronze and various metals. It was convenient to pour the drink into cups through the spout.
In the countries of the East, the tradition of the tea ceremony is still preserved, for which the masters carefully invented new copies of such dishes. The main components are preserved even in unusual teapots. This is a water tank, a handle, a lid on top for pouring boiling water and a spout through which the drink falls into the cups.
Nowadays, teapots are often made from clay. Handmade earthenware and porcelain can be seen in any city. Some people collect such unusual teapots, proudly show their exhibits to guests and close friends.
In the article, we will consider several interesting types of teapots made by the hands of masters working with clay. These amazing objects can be of any shape, depicting objects of art, as well as simple characters of fairy tales or cartoons.
Gift to the musician
An original gift in the form of an unusual teapot can be presented to a friend who is fond of music. The photo below shows that the dishes for brewing tea is in the form of a piano. The kit contains not only the central item with a water tank, spout and handle.
Next to the sculpture is a porcelain ottoman for the musician, and at the top of the instrument are miniature interior items. This is a table lamp with a ceiling, a book, a teapot and a cup, a fan. Over the drawn keyboard are notes. It seems that the musician briefly got up and left the room.
Adventure and travel lover
The next version of an unusual teapot will remind the lover to go to nature about wonderful vacation days. The dishes are made in the form of a tourist trailer on wheels with a pipe on top, doors and even windows. Curtains swaying, as if in the wind, say that it’s time to go.
The lid of the kettle rises by the bent pipe from above. The sculptural image has all the small details of the van: wheels, rear number, trailing system in front. Each time during tea drinking, fascinating moments of the trip will be recalled. A person will be pleased to receive such a gift.
Childhood memories
Unforgettable minutes of childhood are associated not only with fun games and pranks. All children love cartoons. Of course, a very strong influence on the upbringing of the younger generation was made by Disney cartoons, which introduced children to many famous fairy tales, involved them in the world of beautiful music, and touched their hearts with tearful stories.
Favorite character from Beauty and the Beast is Lady Maker. Such an unusual piece of utensils will remind you of childhood, dear to the heart. Looking at the wonderful image on the teapot, a smile involuntarily appears on the face. Often, such dishes can be found with a set of kids-cups.
Kettles Romero Britto
A lot of stylish teapots were made by a famous artist from Brazil named Romero Britto. His works in the style of pop art were exhibited in many major cities of the world, and more recently in Moscow.
Bright colors impress visitors at a glance. Such an object of art will delight you for a long time.
The article describes only a few interesting-looking items for tea drinking. You can try your hand at the image of dummies with an unusual composition and actions, to hold a competition for the most creative subject. Please yourself and your loved ones with original gifts!