{"product_id":"3","title":"Aka-Raku Ceramic Tea Bowl – Vintage Japanese Fire \u0026 Ash Handcrafted Ceremonial Chawan with Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spirit of Fire and Earth: Handcrafted Japanese Aka-Raku Chawan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the profound warmth and soul of classical Japanese tea ceremony with this authentic handcrafted \u003cb\u003eAka-Raku Chawan\u003c\/b\u003e. Rooted in the 16th-century Kyoto Raku tradition pioneered by Sen no Rikyu, this exquisite tea bowl unites fiery terracotta hues with a dramatic, misty belt of charcoal and ash glaze—embodying the purest essence of \u003ci\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e.\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 Organic Silhouette (\u003ci\u003eTe-tsukune\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Sculpted purely by hand without a mechanical potter’s wheel, the organic, undulating rim and soft finger impressions yield a vessel that rests with grounding comfort inside both palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDramatic \"Fire \u0026amp; Ash\" Landscape (\u003ci\u003eKeshiki\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The vibrant, earthy vermilion glaze is embraced by a swirling sash of smoked charcoal and pale cloud-white glaze. In tea culture, this atmospheric pattern is revered as \u003ci\u003eKeshiki\u003c\/i\u003e (natural scenery)—a one-of-a-kind landscape formed by the alchemy of the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreathtaking Contrast with Matcha:\u003c\/b\u003e The warm terracotta interior provides the most dramatic, celebrated visual stage in \u003ci\u003echanoyu\u003c\/i\u003e, allowing the vivid emerald-green froth of freshly whisked ceremonial matcha to glow with unmatched vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft Thermal Touch:\u003c\/b\u003e Low-fired earthenware possesses gentle porosity and excellent thermal buffering, keeping your tea comfortably warm while remaining soothing and pleasant to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Artisan Seal Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e Features traditional carved stamp impressions near the base, authenticating its handcrafted pedigree.\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\u003eOriginal Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted Japanese cedar\/paulownia storage box tied with traditional woven \u003ci\u003eSanada-himo\u003c\/i\u003e ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Cloth (\u003ci\u003eUkon-nuno\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapped in traditional fabric designed to shield heirloom ceramics from humidity, dust, and time.\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 Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Aka-Raku (Red Raku) Earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Glossy\/semi-matte vermilion red with smoked charcoal-ash glaze sash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x Ceramic Matcha Bowl, 1x Collector's Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), 1x Wrapping Cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Use:\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\u003eRaku ware is a porous, delicate earthenware. \u003cb\u003eRinse gently with lukewarm water only\u003c\/b\u003e before and after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use abrasive sponges, chemical dish soaps, microwaves, or dishwashers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not submerge or leave standing in water for extended periods. Allow to air dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated space before returning to its wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matcharu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695342465265,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"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_45.png?v=1788701003","url":"https:\/\/matcharu.com\/products\/3","provider":"Matcharu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}