{"product_id":"5","title":"Karatsu Style Ceramic Tea Bowl – Vintage Japanese Handcrafted Chawan for Ceremonial Matcha with Collector's Silk Pouch and Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarthy Warmth \u0026amp; Classical Poise: Handcrafted Japanese Artisan Chawan for Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your daily tea sanctuary with this authentic handcrafted Japanese \u003ci\u003eChawan\u003c\/i\u003e. Finished in a deeply textured rust-iron glaze and protected by an exquisite padded silk drawstring pouch (\u003ci\u003eShifuku\u003c\/i\u003e) inside its signed wooden collector’s box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e), this tea bowl represents the earthy soul of classical \u003ci\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted specifically for preparing and enjoying \u003cb\u003eCeremonial Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e, its broad open silhouette and grounding mineral weight invite stillness and mindfulness into every whisk.\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\u003eBroad Open Form (\u003ci\u003eHira-Chawan\u003c\/i\u003e Silhouette):\u003c\/b\u003e Features gently flaring, shallow sidewalls that allow steam and heat to dissipate pleasantly. The wide interior base provides generous space for your bamboo whisk (\u003ci\u003eChasen\u003c\/i\u003e) to move with fluid ease, whipping up a dense, creamy micro-foam effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Iron \u0026amp; Natural Ash Glaze (\u003ci\u003eTetsu-yu\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Fired in high-heat wood-burning kilns, the exterior boasts a rustic, tactile texture of scorched earth, iron rust, and mossy undertones. Inside, a smooth, glossy dark-amber well creates a striking, luminous contrast that highlights the rich jade-green color of premium 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 The center of the bowl features a traditional indentation designed to pool the final, concentrated drops of tea for a contemplative finish to your ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan Seal of Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Stamped with the maker's kiln seal near the unglazed, earthy foot (\u003ci\u003eKodai\u003c\/i\u003e), confirming its artisanal heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuseum-Grade Collector’s Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Silk Pouch (\u003ci\u003eShifuku\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a bespoke padded plum-colored silk pouch with hand-braided cords, a treatment traditionally reserved for esteemed antique tea vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted from fine Japanese cedar, tied with traditional woven \u003ci\u003eSanada-himo\u003c\/i\u003e ribbon.\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 (Karatsu \/ Mino tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Hira-Chawan (Open ceremonial bowl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Tactile rust-brown and olive ash exterior; gloss amber interior well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/b\u003e 1x Ceramic Matcha Bowl, 1x Silk Drawstring \u003ci\u003eShifuku\u003c\/i\u003e Pouch, 1x Collector's Wooden Box (\u003ci\u003eTomobako\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/b\u003e Daily preparation of Ceremonial Matcha (Usucha \u0026amp; Koicha)\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 warm water only; never soak for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid harsh chemical dish soaps, abrasive sponges, dishwashers, and microwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow to air-dry completely in a shaded, well-ventilated area before returning it to its silk pouch and wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matcharu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695357210865,"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_47.png?v=1788701207","url":"https:\/\/matcharu.com\/products\/5","provider":"Matcharu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}