{"product_id":"kaihou-matchabowl-straw-white-glaze-weeping-cherry","title":"Matcha bowl -Straw white glaze\"Weeping cherry blossom\" by Kaiho ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04160.jpg?v=1767673742\"\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 long associated with Japanese tea culture—this matcha bowl is created by Kaifū Yagi, a Kiyomizu-ware kiln master who has dedicated decades to tea ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith precise wheel work and a refined, balanced form designed for tea preparation, the bowl reflects the quiet confidence and stability that come from years of handmade craftsmanship in traditional Kyoto pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03903-2.jpg?v=1767673742\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividually Hand-Painted, One of a Kind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach matcha bowl is carefully hand-painted, resulting in subtle variations in brushwork, spacing, and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces are exactly alike—this individuality is part of the charm of handmade ceramic art, making the process of choosing your bowl a meaningful experience in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03902-2.jpg?v=1767673742\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Everyday Tea Moments\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 actual use in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable for both quiet daily tea moments and more mindful matcha preparation, this bowl gently enhances your tea time with understated elegance.\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\u003eFocusing on traditional Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware tea ceramics, he has received numerous awards at exhibitions such as the Kyoto Ceramic Art Exhibition and overglaze enamel competitions.\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\"\u003eSoft weeping cherry blossoms are gently painted over a milky straw-white glaze. The delicate flowers resting on slender branches capture the fleeting beauty of spring. This matcha bowl offers a calm, poetic presence—perfect for enjoying a quiet tea moment.\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":51695309652287,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-straw-white-glaze-weeping-cherry","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift wrapping (paper box)","offer_id":51695309685055,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-straw-white-glaze-weeping-cherry","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03903.jpg?v=1767674762","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en-int\/products\/kaihou-matchabowl-straw-white-glaze-weeping-cherry","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}