{"product_id":"matchabowl_zensho_rinpa_sakura","title":"Matcha Bowl -Rimpa Design \"Cherry Blossom\" by Zensho","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05979.jpg?v=1773988677\" alt=\"Traditional Kyoto Matcha Bowl\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTimeless Heritage: A Serene Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki Matcha bowls are more than just vessels; they are the culmination of \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e’s rich 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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05882-2.jpg?v=1773988676\" alt=\"Handmade Pottery Detail\"\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 tea at home. Even when not in use, its elegant silhouette adds a soft, artistic \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003eese touch to your living space, serving as a beautiful decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05878-2.jpg?v=1773988677\" alt=\"Kyoto Ceramic Art for Home\"\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 exquisite, \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05708.jpg?v=1773395627\" alt=\"Rimpa Style Cherry Blossom Bowl by Zensho\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivered in an Artist-Signed Wooden Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Matcha bowl arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden box (Tomobako), hand-inscribed by the artisan. This box is not only perfect for safe storage but also adds a prestigious touch, making it an exceptional gift for weddings, anniversaries, or special celebrations. Gift wrapping options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Profile: Yoshitaka Yamaoka (Zensho Kiln)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshitaka Yamaoka — Zensho Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Born in 1966 in \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. After graduating from technical and industrial research institutes, he spent years honing his craft in the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiyomizu-yaki district. In 1994, he began studying under his father, the renowned master Zensho Yamaoka, at the family kiln in Iwakura, \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work is celebrated for its intricate detail and sophisticated use of color.\n\u003c\/p\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 bowl is a stunning homage to the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Rimpa\" school of art. Set against a soft white \u003cstrong\u003eceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e base, it features cherry blossoms drifting through a golden mist. 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