Japanese Matcha Bowl "Waraku" Flower

Discover a moment of spring delight with the "Waraku" Flower matcha bowl, handcrafted by Kumiko Tachi of Buzan Kiln, a Mino Ware artisan studio. This Japanese matcha bowl is cherished for its gentle, comforting feel in the hands. Its clean white porcelain body features a delicate sogi (scraped) texture inspired by a chasen (matcha whisk) and elegant gold rims, fitting beautifully into any modern interior. But the true delight of this matcha chawan bowl is the hidden surprise: a lovely, hand-painted sakura (cherry blossom) motif found on the kodai (the bowl's foot ring). It brings a joyful discovery to your daily ritual and arrives in a hand-painted paulownia wood box (kiri-bako) with a shifuku (silk pouch), making it a perfect gift.

Mino Ware: 1,500 Years of Diverse Japanese Pottery Craft

Mino Ware (Mino-yaki) is a traditional Japanese craft from Japan's largest pottery region, boasting a history of approximately 1,500 years. Its most defining characteristic is its remarkable "diversity," refusing to be bound by a single style. Throughout the ages, it has evolved by developing new techniques and designs, such as Shino, Oribe, and Ki-Seto. Each piece, including this Japanese matcha bowl, is meticulously handcrafted by artisans. This process ensures that "no two are exactly alike," offering the warmth of a one-of-a-kind item due to subtle variations in the glaze and firing. This matcha chawan bowl truly embodies the deep emotional value of Mino Ware, inheriting traditional artistry while seamlessly blending into modern life.

Buzan Kiln: Crafting the Heartwarming Japanese Matcha Bowl

"Buzan Kiln" is the exclusive brand of Kumiko Tachi, located in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture—a renowned center for Mino ware. Her work reflects the natural beauty surrounding her studio, capturing the essence of local flowers, water, and snow. A hallmark of Buzan Kiln pottery, especially evident in items like their Japanese matcha bowl, is its heartwarming texture, designed to feel comforting in the hands. Tachi intentionally creates gentle contours on the smooth porcelain surface using Itchin-sai (slip-trailing) and delicate brushwork. The subdued, pale hues are achieved through custom-blended pigments. This combination of unique hand-painted artistry and gentle warmth creates vessels, like the perfect matcha chawan bowl, that quietly "light a lamp of fortune" (Fukutou) in the user's daily life.

A Japanese Matcha Bowl with Hidden Cherry Blossoms

This "Waraku" Flower matcha bowl is handcrafted by Buzan Kiln, a Mino Ware artisan renowned for creating pieces with a gentle, comforting feel in the hands. This Japanese matcha bowl features a clean white porcelain body with a delicate, scraped sogi texture inspired by a chasen (matcha whisk) and elegant gold rims. Its minimalist design fits any modern or Japandi interior. The true delight of this matcha chawan bowl is its playful, artistic touch: a lovely, hand-painted sakura (cherry blossom) motif revealed on the kodai (the base of the bowl). This piece brings a gentle, joyful discovery to your daily matcha ritual. It arrives complete with a reversible, handmade shifuku pouch and a hand-painted paulownia wood box, making it a perfect gift.

Product details

• Quantity: 1
  
• Dimension: D 11.8cm (4.6 in) × H 6.8cm (2.7 in)
  
• Weight: Approx 190g (6.7 oz)
  
• Material: Porcelain (Mino Ware)
  
• Origin: Made in Gifu, Japan
  
• Brand: Buzan Kiln