{"product_id":"matchabowl_yoshirotaya_nanbanyu","title":"Matcha Bowl -Nanban Glaze by Yoshiro Taya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rustic Handmade Kyoto Matcha Bowl - Haika-buri\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05974.jpg?v=1743344334\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTimeless Heritage: A Serene Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki are more than just \u003cstrong\u003epottery\u003c\/strong\u003e; they are the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e tea culture. The subtle, \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e irregularities and the way the \u003cstrong\u003eceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e fits perfectly in your palms add a profound depth to your quiet moments of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Organic Ceramic Texture\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05856-2.jpg?v=1774334434\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Rituals and Everyday Mindfulness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed for the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e tea ceremony, this bowl is equally suited for enjoying a simple Matcha latte or a mindful cup of coffee at home. Even when not in use, its rustic silhouette adds a grounded, artistic \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e touch to your interior, serving as a beautiful decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Artisan Japanese Pottery for Home\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05853.jpg?v=1774334435\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Curated Experience by KOTOPOTTER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt KOTOPOTTER, we specialize in \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e-style \u003cstrong\u003epottery\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances artistic excellence with everyday usability. We invite you to begin your journey into the world of tea with this unique, \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/less-packaging_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" alt=\"Sustainable Packaging\"\u003e \n  \u003cimg style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/gift-wrapping_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" alt=\"Gift Wrapping Available\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipped in an Original Gift Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is delivered in a KOTOPOTTER original gift box, perfect for safe storage or as a thoughtful present for a loved one. Premium gift wrapping options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Profile: Yoshiro Taya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshiro Taya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1970.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Fine Arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudied under the renowned ceramicist Yoshitaka Araki in Sumiyama, Uji (\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e) in 1995.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstablished his own kiln in Uji in 1999.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKnown for his exceptional skill on the potter's wheel and his unique interpretations of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e Annamese (Annam) \u003cstrong\u003eceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHis work has been featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions across \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e and internationally, including Vietnam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Shop Owner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eShop Owner’s Note\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is a simple yet deeply expressive Matcha bowl that highlights the raw, organic beauty of the clay. 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