{"product_id":"kaihou-matchabowl-irabo-glaze-weeping-cherry","title":"Matcha Bowl – Irabo Glaze “Weeping Cherry Blossoms” by Kaihou","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04166.jpg?v=1767681904\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKiyomizu Ware Tea Ceramics by Kaifū Yagi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Crafted in Yamashiro, Kyoto—an area close to Uji and deeply connected to Japan’s tea culture—this matcha bowl is created by Kaifū Yagi, a master of traditional tea ceramics.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Its precise form and calm, refined presence reflect years of experience in handmade Kyoto pottery, shaped with a deep understanding of the tea ceremony.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04118-2.jpg?v=1767681904\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Character, One of a Kind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Each matcha bowl is hand-painted, with subtle variations in brushwork and spacing that give every piece its own individuality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  No two bowls are ever the same—this uniqueness is a hallmark of handmade ceramic art and part of the pleasure of selecting your own bowl.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Everyday Tea Moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  From the depth of the bowl to the feel of the rim and the balance in the hand, every detail is shaped with actual use in mind.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Suitable for both tea practice and relaxed daily enjoyment, this bowl gently enhances quiet moments of preparing and drinking matcha.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e\n  After completing his studies at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Training School, he apprenticed under the first-generation ceramic artist Josui Kato.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Specializing in traditional Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware tea ceramics, he has received numerous awards at major ceramic art exhibitions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  In 2003, he was officially certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Kiyomizu Ware.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  He continues to create pottery at his studio in Yamashiro-Taga, Kyoto.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \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\"\u003e\n      A gracefully cascading cherry blossom is painted freely across the rustic surface of the Irabo-style glaze.\n      The earthy texture of the glaze and the gentle brushwork come together to create a calm, soothing expression.\n      A matcha bowl that brings a quiet sense of spring to the tea table.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\n","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use (paper box included)","offer_id":51695375778111,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-irabo-glaze-weeping-cherry","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gift wrapping (paper box)","offer_id":51695375810879,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-irabo-glaze-weeping-cherry","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04122_d66fcef5-b8d4-426e-bab6-7e9d684accea.jpg?v=1767681904","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/kaihou-matchabowl-irabo-glaze-weeping-cherry","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}