● The eighth generation Itto, who, concerned about the tea ceremony becoming a recreational art, established the Seven-Factor System together with his brother, Joshinsai. ●
This series explores the traditions of Urasenke tea ceremony, compiling a separate volume for each successive head of the Urasenke Konnichian school, from Sen no Rikyu to the 14th head, Mugensai (Tan Tansai).
Volume 8 focuses on Itto, who was brought over from the Omotesenke school following the early death of his brother, the seventh head, Jikusō.
This volume commemorates his life, which left behind great accomplishments for future generations, including the establishment of the Seven-Factor System together with Joshinsai and Mugaku Soen of Daitokuji Temple, through his legacy, favorite utensils, tea ceremonies, and more.
This volume also features a timeline and a family tree surrounding Itto, providing a multifaceted introduction to the Gensai Itto family.
[Book Contents]
Itto and His Era: The Horeki and Meiwa Eras... by Masahisa Moriya
The Legacy of Itto in Color... by the Tea Ceremony Museum
Itto's Life - The Founder of the Urasenke School's Revival... by Koichi Tsutsui
Itto's Founding of the Kon'an Tea Ceremony: A Student Fascinated by Hayami Sotatsu... by Katsuhisa Toda
Itto's Favorite Items in Color... by the Tea Ceremony Museum
Itto's Tea Utensils: The Design of Pots and New Tastes... by Akio Tanibata
In Memory of Itto Koji: Haji-Fin Tea Bowl, Itto-Zaiban (Ichi-To Print), Left-Sided Design... by Sokei Nagai
In Memory of Itto Koji: Bamboo Tea Scoop by Itto The Inscription of Shiogama... Suzuki Sokan
Tenjin and the Itto Soshitsu Tea Ceremony - From the Records of Nishimura Ikakusai and Others - Yamada Tetsuya
On the Seven Ceremonies... Abe Munemasa
Itto's Tea Books - "Matagen Yawa" and "Chado Hama Masago" - Yokota Yaemi
The Bizen Ikeda Clan and Hayami Sotatsu... Kanbara Kunio
Matagensai Itto Chronology... Konnichian Bunko
Genealogy of Itto and Itto and the Urasenke Konnichian Genealogy
