Shimmering Stripe Five-Sided Matcha Bowl Kitano-Tojudo Preparing matcha in this bowl

Preparing matcha in this bowl is sure to foster a sense of calm and relaxation

The painted decorations are done by hand

This plate features a lovely bird shape in soft colors created based on traditional basic colors of Kutani gosai known as five colors: red

making it easy to polish rice effectively without damaging the grains

which is enough to fill about four cups of tea

Shimmering Stripe Five-Sided Matcha Bowl Kitano-Tojudo Preparing matcha in this bowlThe Shimmering Stripe Five Sided Matcha Bowl captures the natural texture of Bizen ware, its overall matte surface evoking a sense of refined delicacy. From a pentagonal foot, the form unfolds into five softly flowing panels, organically stretching upward to create balance between structure and spontaneity. The shimmering stripe pattern on the bowls surface, known as hidasuki, emerges from the areas where rice straw had been wrapped around the vessel