{"product_id":"karatsu-style-ceramic-tea-bowl-vintage-japanese-handcrafted-chawan-for-ceremonial-matcha-with-collectors-silk-pouch-and-box-copy","title":"Hagi Ceramic Tea Bowl – Vintage Japanese Artisan Handcrafted Chawan for Ceremonial Matcha Tea Ceremony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGentle Warmth \u0026amp; Poetic Grace: Handcrafted Japanese Hagi-Style Chawan for Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring tranquility, warmth, and enduring beauty to your daily tea practice with this authentic handcrafted \u003cb\u003eHagi-style Chawan\u003c\/b\u003e. Fired to reveal a delicate blush of soft peach, warm apricot, and creamy milk-white glaze (\u003ci\u003eBiwa-iro\u003c\/i\u003e), this bowl represents the gentle, contemplative side of classical Japanese \u003ci\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly designed for preparing and savoring \u003cb\u003eCeremonial Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e, its generous cylindrical contour and tactile earthen texture transform each tea session into an artful meditation.\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\u003eThe Timeless Beauty of Hagi Glaze (\u003ci\u003eHagi no Nanabake\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Celebrated for its soft, semi-translucent feldspathic glaze layered over iron-rich clay. Over months and years of ceremonial tea preparation, matcha tannins will gently seep into the micro-fissures of the glaze, evolving into a cherished, personalized patina known as the \"Seven Transformations of Hagi.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning Contrast for Ceremonial Matcha:\u003c\/b\u003e The luminous ivory-cream interior provides the ultimate canvas, allowing the radiant, vibrant jade-green foam of freshly whisked ceremonial matcha to glow with rich intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComforting Cylindrical Silhouette (\u003ci\u003eHan-Tsutsu\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e Gentle, hand-thrown ribs encircle the body, fitting naturally into both palms. The thick, insulating earthenware walls retain hot water temperature evenly, keeping your matcha comfortably warm throughout your ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhisk-Friendly Contour:\u003c\/b\u003e Features smoothly rounded inner transitions and a balanced base, giving your bamboo whisk (\u003ci\u003eChasen\u003c\/i\u003e) ample freedom to move swiftly without splashing.\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 incised kanji mark on the unglazed foot (\u003ci\u003eKodai\u003c\/i\u003e), honoring its true Japanese artisanal pedigree.\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 (Hagi \/ Mino tradition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Hagi-yaki \/ Kohiki inspired earthenware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\/Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft apricot, warm peach blush, and creamy white glaze with fine crackle texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Unglazed earthen foot (\u003ci\u003eKodai\u003c\/i\u003e) with carved artisan potter's mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for 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 using warm water only; never use harsh dish soaps or abrasive scrubbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all traditional Hagi and earthenware ceramics, do not put in dishwashers or microwaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the bowl to air dry completely in a well-ventilated space before storing away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matcharu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695372775665,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"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_36.png?v=1788701796","url":"https:\/\/matcharu.com\/products\/karatsu-style-ceramic-tea-bowl-vintage-japanese-handcrafted-chawan-for-ceremonial-matcha-with-collectors-silk-pouch-and-box-copy","provider":"Matcharu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}