{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_leopard-flower","title":"Matcha bowl -Leopard Lily by Sojun","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02705.jpg?v=1761209176\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Hinoki Fan Design | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Hand-painted Matcha Bowl from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Kyoto matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a brilliant depiction of the \u003cstrong\u003eHinoki fan (Japanese cypress fan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, painted in a vibrant orange hue with graceful detail. 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