{"product_id":"bizen-ware-japanese-matcha-tea-bowl","title":"Bizen Ware Chawan Matcha Tea Bowl by Hozan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic \u003cstrong\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in a custom-made wooden box, signed by the artist, making a truly unique gift for any matcha lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen ware is one of the most remarkable Japanese pottery. Usually not glazed, \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e has a \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance. The rusticity of \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e has been appreciated for centuries for its \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ewabi sabi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e nature: unique, austere, imperfect, gaining charm and beauty with time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the ancient cave kiln, pine tree ash flies and sticks to the clay, adding a natural glaze to the surface. The glossy and granulated ochre accent of this \u003cem\u003echawan\u003c\/em\u003e matcha bowl is named \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003egoma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (胡麻, lit. “sesame seeds”) and is a distinctive feature of \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Matcha Bowl from Bizen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e (備前焼) is a type of pottery created in the city of Bizen, in Okayama prefecture. Bizen is one of \u003cstrong\u003eJapan's Six Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e and the development of these kilns and techniques have been carefully preserved, representing a vital contribution to Japan’s traditional arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e gained the favor of Sen no Rikyu, the famous master of the tea ceremony, for its \u003cem\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e aesthetics. This notion of \u003cem\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e is a key concept in Japanese sensibility: \u003cstrong\u003ethe appreciation of the ephemeral beauty of an imperfect object\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes more beautiful as time passes, and consequently acquires its own charm and an untranslatable idea of serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with Bizen clay requires master craftsmanship to shape the wares and position them expertly inside the \u003cem\u003eanagama\u003c\/em\u003e climbing kiln. During the long wood-firing process, the artisans don’t touch the wares, so it takes years of experience to know how to place the ceramics in the kiln to achieve the greatest outcome. The final appearance of each piece is not entirely predictable, making every dish or teacup \u003cstrong\u003ewholly original and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e. Making Bizen pottery is so arduous that most kilns only do a firing once or twice a year, or even less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003echawan\u003c\/em\u003e matcha bowl is handcrafted by ceramic artist Toshiaki Mori at the \u003cstrong\u003eHozan Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e in the town of Bizen. A direct descendant from the six \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e potter families, Mori-san is the \u003cstrong\u003e19\u003csup\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003egeneration master artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e, who not only was selected and received awards at various national ceramics exhibitions, but also exhibited his works internationally, in the USA, UK, and Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring For Your Bizen Ware Matcha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, chawan should be rinsed thoroughly with hot water, which will help it to dry faster. To preserve the delicate surface of the chawan, do not wash them in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha tea bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree gift-wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japanese furoshiki cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each handmade product is unique, there may be differences in size, color and pattern from the photographs above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: ⌀ 5” (12cm), height 3” (7cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 93422GM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45078528983322,"sku":"93422GM","price":109.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/files\/93422GM-Bizen-Matcha-Bowl-Front-With-box.jpg?v=1684299646","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/bizen-ware-japanese-matcha-tea-bowl","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}