{"product_id":"kakozan_matchabowl_2608_unkin","title":"Matcha Bowl - “Unkin - Cherry Blossoms \u0026 Maple Leaves” by Kakozan Kiln","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08876_b9a057af-0db8-4d53-a377-b2bfc4b36a42.jpg?v=1787132356\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Bowl Adorned with Seasonal Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is from Kakouzan Kiln, a family pottery that has been active for four generations in Gojozaka, Kyoto. It features seasonal flowers and plants that adorn Japan's four seasons, capturing beautiful seasonal scenery within the vessel. While vibrant in color, it also exudes the simple beauty of nature, making it a perfect bowl for tea ceremonies or for adding seasonal color to your daily cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08818-2_ac6e0dbb-f125-4165-97de-b163f4d39f3d.jpg?v=1787132356\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant Colors Painted with Traditional Japanese Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Kakouzan Kiln, each piece is hand-painted, preserving traditional Japanese pigments. A key characteristic is the subtle unevenness and three-dimensionality created by layering colors with delicate brushwork and meticulously applying the paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft hues, intricate depictions, and brushstrokes unique to hand-painting harmonize with the warm texture of the pottery and the vibrant designs. This allows for a rich expression that changes with viewing angle and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08823-2.jpg?v=1787132356\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakouzan Kiln's Pottery, Following the Style of Kenzan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe artistic style of Kakouzan Kiln inherits the aesthetic sensibilities of Ogata Kenzan, a prominent Edo period potter. Kenzan was a master who created numerous free and elegant works using familiar natural motifs such as flowers and plants, combining the rustic texture of pottery with painterly designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKakouzan Kiln's pottery expresses the nature of the four seasons in a flowing manner, while utilizing the warm texture unique to earthenware. Inheriting the aesthetic sensibilities of Kyoto ware that stem from Kenzan, these matcha bowls are finished to be vibrant and approachable, suitable for modern living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"店主のイラスト\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComment from the Shop Owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"Unkin\" (cloud and brocade) matcha bowl, depicting spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage on a single vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnkin, which likens cherry blossoms to clouds and autumn leaves to brocade, is a traditional design that allows one to enjoy the beauty of Japan's spring and autumn simultaneously. Using transparent Japanese pigments, the plumply raised cherry blossoms and autumn leaves vividly adorn the entire bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a truly characteristic Kakouzan Kiln bowl, where you can enjoy the flowing brushwork reminiscent of Kenzan and the elegant colors typical of Kyoto ware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .owner-comment-box {\n        display: flex; \/* 横並びにする *\/\n        align-items: center; \/* 画像とコメントを中央揃え *\/\n        padding: 20px;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        background-color: #F3F3F3; \/* 背景色を指定 *\/\n        border-radius: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .owner-illustration {\n        margin-right: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .owner-illustration img {\n        width: 108px;\n        height: 108px;\n        border-radius: 50%;\n    }\n\n    .owner-info {\n        flex: 1; \/* コメント部分が横に広がる *\/\n    }\n\n    .owner-name {\n        font-size: 1.2em;\n        color: #333;\n        font-weight: bold;  \/* 太文字 *\/\n        text-align: left; \/* 中央揃え *\/\n        margin: 0;\n    }\n\n    .owner-comment {\n        font-size: 1em;\n        color: #333;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n        margin-top: 10px;\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use (in a gift box\/unwrapped)","offer_id":55139850027327,"sku":"kakozan_matchabowl_2608_unkin","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"For gifts (boxed\/wrapped)","offer_id":55139850060095,"sku":"kakozan_matchabowl_2608_unkin","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08818_f8fd21e8-7604-4e6b-8c4f-b8d3cac512e4.jpg?v=1787132356","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en\/products\/kakozan_matchabowl_2608_unkin","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}