Matcha Bowl - Pale Purple Kōchi “Fujibakama” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery

Ichinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, works within the long-established tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.

With over fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine refined craftsmanship with painterly sensitivity.

This piece introduces a gentle seasonal presence to the tea ritual.

Ideal as a thoughtful gift or as a collector-quality example of traditional Japanese ceramic from Kyoto, Japan.

Radiant Kōchi Glaze and Sculptural Craftsmanship

The defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and layered color.

Finished in soft lavender Kōchi glaze—distinctive to Kyoto pottery—the surface carries a quiet elegance unique to traditional Japanese ceramic.

The raised framing around the motif is carefully built by hand, adding sculptural dimension to the design.

Each detail reflects the precision and refinement of handmade craftsmanship from Kyoto, Japan.

Fujibakama — A Quiet Autumn Wildflower

This matcha bowl features delicate fujibakama (thoroughwort), a traditional autumn wildflower in Japanese seasonal motifs.

The gently flattened form allows the painted landscape to unfold with openness and calm.

Soft lavender tones create a restrained backdrop against which the blossoms appear with natural simplicity and grace.

A handmade Kyoto ceramic that embodies the quiet atmosphere of autumn fields.

Presented in a Wooden Box

This matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece.

The lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a handmade ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.

Suitable for personal enjoyment or as a meaningful seasonal gift.

Please allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.

Owner's Comment

This flat matcha bowl features delicate fujibakama flowers set against a soft lavender Kōchi glaze.

The gently open form allows the autumn motif to breathe across the surface.

The subdued purple tones create a balance of rustic simplicity and refined elegance.

A piece that captures the quiet mood of autumn, characteristic of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s Kyoto pottery.