Void & Reality Hybrid Gaiwan

Void & Reality — Hybrid Glass & Porcelain Floral Gaiwan

Where Light Meets Form

Exclusively by Taiwu Studio, Void & Reality reinterprets the traditional gaiwan through material contrast.

Glass holds light.
Porcelain holds weight.

Between them, tea becomes visible—suspended, luminous, alive.

This is not fusion for novelty. It is balance made tangible.

How It Feels

Transparent · Grounded · Contemplative

The high-borosilicate glass bowl feels light in hand, almost immaterial.
The porcelain lid and saucer reintroduce gravity and steadiness.

Lift the lid—aroma concentrates.
Lower it—clarity returns.

The ritual becomes slower, more intentional.

Why It’s Different

Half Void, Half Presence

The glass body offers full transparency.
You can observe leaf expansion, infusion depth, and color transformation in real time.

The porcelain lid features a dense hand-painted floral composition—often referred to as “Thousand Flowers.”
It creates a hidden garden above the tea, revealed only when lifted.

The porcelain saucer stabilizes the structure, grounding the transparency of glass with ceramic dignity.

Hand-applied gilded accents subtly connect the two materials, forming a quiet bridge between lightness and weight.

Built for Immersive Brewing

Traditional “Sancai” configuration:

Heaven — Porcelain Lid
Human — Glass Bowl
Earth — Porcelain Saucer

The borosilicate glass is heat-resistant and durable.
The lid traps and concentrates aroma.
The transparent bowl allows precise control over steeping strength.

Suitable for green tea, white tea, and aromatic oolongs where visual appreciation enhances the experience.

Founder Anchor

“Clarity is not emptiness. It is space that allows things to be seen.”
— Kevin

Craft & Details

Studio: Taiwu Studio
Material: High-borosilicate glass + premium hand-painted porcelain
Configuration: Porcelain Lid + Glass Bowl + Porcelain Saucer
Decoration: Hand-painted florals with subtle gilded accents

Each painted lid is individually executed and may vary slightly.

FAQ Highlights

• Is the glass heat-resistant?
  Yes. The bowl is crafted from high-borosilicate glass suitable for hot water brewing.
• Is the floral pattern printed or painted?
  It is hand-painted on porcelain.
• Does the gold detailing require special care?
  Gentle hand washing is recommended to preserve the finish.
• Is it suitable for beginners?
  Yes. The transparency helps monitor infusion strength, making it intuitive for both beginners and experienced brewers.
  

Light below. Garden above