Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl MAKER_Kikyoya and plum—beloved symbols of strength

and plum—beloved symbols of strength and celebration

Copper's high thermal conductivity enhances the chill of cold sake

With moderately thick sides and a square opening

or vermilion

The treasure bag is painted in bright yellow and orange

Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl MAKER_Kikyoya and plum—beloved symbols of strengthIn this matcha bowl, Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro pursues a form that carries the weight of carved earth. Its irregular silhouette and textured walls lend it a sculptural beauty, a presence that feels both intentional and elemental. In hand, the bowl retains the density of its clay origins, offering a quiet strength within its asymmetry. The bowl is made through kurinuki, a technique in which the outer form is shaped from a solid block of clay