Iga Earthen Round Matcha Bowl MOTIF_Choju-Giga Despite its compact size

Despite its compact size

allowing one to appreciate the beautiful floral design while sipping matcha

and the artist captures that sense of wonder through saturated color and clear

This is a rectangular platter featuring a red camellia design

The indigo design brings a modern touch while preserving the charm of hand-painted craftsmanship

Iga Earthen Round Matcha Bowl MOTIF_Choju-Giga Despite its compact sizeIn this matcha bowl, Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro achieves a rounded, graceful form imbued with the warmth inherent to handwork. The rim undulates in continuous waves reminiscent of mountain crests, its rhythm harmonizing with the clay's rough hewn texture to create beauty that is both unadorned and refined. At the bowl's center, a pool of profound green gathers like a crystalline mountain tarnthe result of vidro glaze flowing and concentrating