{"product_id":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-irabo-glaze-fuji-cherry","title":"Matcha Bowl – Black Irabo Glaze “Mount Fuji and Cherry Blossoms” by Kaihou","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04164.jpg?v=1767681765\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKiyomizu Ware Tea Ceramics by Kaifū Yagi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in Yamashiro, Kyoto—an area close to Uji and deeply connected to Japanese tea culture—this matcha bowl is crafted by Kaifū Yagi, a master of traditional tea ceramics from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts well-balanced form and refined silhouette reflect years of experience in handmade pottery, shaped with a deep understanding of the tea ceremony and Kyoto ceramic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04113-2.jpg?v=1767681765\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Character, One of a Kind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl is finished by hand, with subtle variations in brushwork and composition that give every piece its own unique presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two bowls are exactly the same—this individuality is a defining charm of handmade ceramic art and part of the joy of choosing your own piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04109-2.jpg?v=1767681765\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThoughtful Function for Everyday Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the depth of the bowl to the feel of the rim and the balance in the hand, every detail is carefully shaped with practical use in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both tea practice and relaxed daily enjoyment, this bowl quietly enhances moments spent preparing and savoring 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 graduating from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Training School, he apprenticed under the first-generation ceramic artist Josui Kato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on 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 certified 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\"\u003eMount Fuji and cherry blossoms gently emerge against a tea-green surface with a rich, earthy character. The natural texture of the Irabo-style glaze, combined with the soft hand-painted motifs, creates a calm and harmonious presence. A matcha bowl that allows you to enjoy seasonal beauty and auspicious symbolism in a quiet, composed way.\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":51695372960063,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-irabo-glaze-fuji-cherry","price":133.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift wrapping (paper box)","offer_id":51695372992831,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-black-irabo-glaze-fuji-cherry","price":133.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04113.jpg?v=1767681765","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/kaihou-matchabowl-black-irabo-glaze-fuji-cherry","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}