{"product_id":"kaihou-matchabowl-ash-glaze-violet","title":"Matcha Bowl – Ash Glaze “Violet” by Kaihou","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04146.jpg?v=1767682071\"\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 deeply rooted in Japan’s tea culture—this matcha bowl is created by Kaifū Yagi, who has devoted decades to traditional tea ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe well-balanced form and refined presence reflect the calm discipline of the tea ceremony, revealing the stability and confidence of long-practiced handmade Kyoto pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03947-2_f2508e6b-7f0b-4f94-a6eb-9dd8c4a48cef.jpg?v=1767682071\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Painted Character, One of a Kind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach matcha bowl is carefully hand-painted, with subtle variations in brushwork and spacing that give every piece its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two bowls are exactly alike—this individuality is a defining feature of handmade ceramic art and part of the joy of choosing your own bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03946-2.jpg?v=1767682071\"\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 the hand, every detail is shaped with real use in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both tea practice and relaxed daily enjoyment, this bowl gently enhances quiet moments of 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 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 major ceramic art exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, he was officially 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\"\u003eDelicate violets are gently painted against a soft blue-white surface, creating a quietly charming scene. The mellow expression of the ash glaze blends beautifully with the rustic warmth of the ceramic body. A matcha bowl that adds a subtle touch of color and tenderness to springtime tea moments.\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":51695376597311,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-ash-glaze-violet","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift wrapping (paper box)","offer_id":51695376630079,"sku":"kaihou-matchabowl-ash-glaze-violet","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC03947.jpg?v=1767682071","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en\/products\/kaihou-matchabowl-ash-glaze-violet","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}