{"product_id":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-clay-ash-glaze-sakura-allover","title":"Matcha bowl, black ash glaze, \"Cherry Blossom Design\" by Kaiho ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04165.jpg?v=1767681180\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKiyomizu Ware Tea Ceramics by Kaifū Yagi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Yamashiro, Kyoto—an area close to Uji and deeply rooted in Japanese tea culture—this matcha bowl is created by Kaifū Yagi, a kiln master devoted to traditional tea ceramics from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts well-balanced form and dignified presence reflect years of handmade craftsmanship, shaped with a deep understanding of Kyoto pottery and the aesthetics of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04079-2.jpg?v=1767681180\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Details, Each One Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach matcha bowl is carefully hand-painted, with expressive brushwork and subtle variations that give every piece its own distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two bowls are exactly alike—this individuality is a defining quality of handmade ceramic art and part of the pleasure of choosing a truly one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04073-2.jpg?v=1767681180\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Elegance for Tea Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the depth of the bowl to the feel of the rim and the balance in hand, every detail is thoughtfully shaped with real use in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both practice and relaxed daily tea moments, this bowl quietly enhances the experience of preparing and enjoying matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTea Ceramic Artist: Kaifū Yagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1950 in Yamashiro, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing his studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Training School, he apprenticed under the first-generation ceramic artist Josui Kato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecializing in traditional Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware tea ceramics, he has received numerous awards at major ceramic art exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, he was officially recognized as a Traditional Craftsman of Kiyomizu Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe continues to create pottery at his studio in Yamashiro-Taga, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"108\" width=\"108\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOwner’s Comment\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eRich ash glaze flows generously over the surface, while gold and white cherry blossoms are painted densely across the bowl. The contrast between the bold texture of the black clay body, the movement of the glaze, and the vibrant hand-painted decoration is especially striking. A matcha bowl that fully expresses the tactile depth of ceramic art and the refined decorative beauty of Kyoto tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.owner-comment-box {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  background-color: #F3F3F3;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n}\n.owner-illustration {\n  margin-right: 20px;\n}\n.owner-illustration img {\n  width: 108px;\n  height: 108px;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n}\n.owner-info {\n  flex: 1;\n}\n.owner-name {\n  font-size: 1.2em;\n  color: #333;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n.owner-comment {\n  font-size: 1em;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use (paper box included)","offer_id":51695366897983,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-clay-ash-glaze-sakura-allover","price":266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift wrapping (paper box)","offer_id":51695366930751,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-clay-ash-glaze-sakura-allover","price":266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04079_4d7fd7c7-8b8c-47ba-a017-91c6d029086b.jpg?v=1767681180","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/kaihou-matchabowl-black-clay-ash-glaze-sakura-allover","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}