{"product_id":"1","title":"Raku Style Chawan – Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Amber Iron-Glazed Ceramic Matcha Bowl with Wooden Collector's Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrounded in Nature: Handcrafted Japanese Artisan Amber-Glazed Chawan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the timeless serenity of Japanese tea ceremony (\u003ci\u003echanoyu\u003c\/i\u003e) with this authentic handcrafted artisan \u003ci\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e. Finished in a rich, multi-dimensional amber-iron glaze (\u003ci\u003eAme-yu\u003c\/i\u003e) and housed in its original signed wooden box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), this bowl represents the soulful pinnacle of \u003ci\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e aesthetics—honoring earthy imperfection, tactile warmth, and quiet strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisanal Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-Formed Tactile Warmth (\u003ci\u003eTe-tsukune\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Sculpted purely by hand without a mechanical potter’s wheel, the undulating rim and subtle finger indentations curve organically to nestle securely in both palms. Lifting this bowl provides an immediate, grounding connection to the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuminous Amber \u0026amp; Iron Glaze:\u003c\/b\u003e Fired to reveal warm rust, molasses, and golden-amber undertones with an obsidian-like sheen in the interior. The glossy, dark earthen well creates a breathtaking visual contrast against the vibrant jade-green microfoam of ceremonial matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDedicated Tea Well (\u003ci\u003eChadamari\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a subtle, deliberate indentation at the center of the inner base, designed in the classical tradition to pool the final, concentrated drops of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior Thermal Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Thick, porous earthenware sidewalls retain water temperature evenly, keeping your matcha comfortably warm while remaining comfortable and soothing to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector’s Packaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted from fine Japanese paulownia\/cedar with artisan brushwork calligraphy and seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional \u003ci\u003eUkon-nuno\u003c\/i\u003e Wrapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped in a vibrant turmeric-dyed cloth, historically used by Japanese tea masters to protect prized ceramic heirlooms from humidity, dust, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Earthenware \/ Raku \u0026amp; Ame-glaze style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich gloss amber, iron rust, and deep earthen brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x Ceramic Matcha Bowl, 1x Signed Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), 1x Traditional Yellow Cloth (\u003ci\u003eUkon-nuno\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/b\u003e Ceremonial Usucha (thin tea) and Koicha (thick tea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently with lukewarm water only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use abrasive scrubbers, harsh soaps, dishwashers, or microwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the earthenware to air dry completely in a well-ventilated spot before wrapping it in its cloth and returning it to the wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matcharu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695311270129,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1028\/3505\/files\/Matcharu_-_Japanese_Matcha_Bowl_-Antique_Matcha_Chawan_for_Matcha_Ceremony_29.png?v=1788700515","url":"https:\/\/matcharu.com\/products\/1","provider":"Matcharu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}