Unusual teapots for brewing fragrant tea can not only perform their daily functions as a dish item, but also delight the eyes of the owner and guests. The origin of teapots goes back a long way. Many thousands of years ago in ancient China they 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 diligently invented all new copies of such dishes. The main components are preserved even in unusual teapots. This is a water container, a handle, a lid on top for pouring boiling water and a spout through which the drink enters the cups.
Today, teapots are often made from clay. Faience and handmade porcelain products can be seen in any city. Some people collect such unusual teapots and 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 craftsmen working with clay. Theseamazing objects can be absolutely any shape, depicting both art objects and simple characters from fairy tales or cartoons.
Gift for a musician
An original gift in the form of an unusual teapot can be given to a friend who is fond of music. In the photo below, you can see that the utensils for brewing tea are shaped like a piano. The kit contains more than just the centerpiece with water tank, spout and handle.
Next to the sculpture is a porcelain ottoman for a musician, and on 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. There are notes above the drawn keyboard. It seems that the musician briefly got up and left the room.
For the adventurous and travel lover
The next version of an unusual teapot will remind a lover of going out into 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 indicate that it's time to go.
The lid of the teapot is lifted by a curved pipe from above. The sculptural image has all the small details of a camper van: wheels, a number plate in the back, a towing system in the front. Every time you drink tea, you will remember the fascinating moments of the trip. A person will be pleased to receive such a gift.
Childhood memories
Unforgettable moments of childhood are connected not only with fun gamesand companions in pranks. All children love cartoons. Of course, Disney cartoons had a very strong influence on the upbringing of the younger generation, which introduced children to many famous fairy tales, involved them in the world of beautiful music, and touched their souls with tearful stories.
Favorite character from "Beauty and the Beast" is Lady Kettle. Such an unusual piece of dishes will remind you of your dear childhood years. 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 baby cups.
Romero Britto teapots
A lot of stylish teapots were made by a famous artist from Brazil named Romero Britto. His pop art works have been exhibited in many major cities around the world, and most recently in Moscow.
Bright colors impress exhibition visitors at first sight. 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 also try your hand at depicting teapots with an unusual composition and actions, and hold a competition for the most creative item. Please yourself and your loved ones with original gifts!
