Oribe Peaked Matcha Bowl MAKER_Chojuro Kiln the pale blue-white glaze gently

the pale blue-white glaze gently softens the relief

This chopstick rest is part of a festive Christmas series

painted in four of the five colors of the ko-Kutani style: green

The swirling pattern suggests the dynamic order of a whirlpool—an elegant form where movement and structure meet

while on the light green pair

Oribe Peaked Matcha Bowl MAKER_Chojuro Kiln the pale blue-white glaze gentlyIga ware artist Fukushima Kazuhiro explores new ground in this Oribe matcha bowl with a two peaked form that pushes the limits of what a matcha bowl can be. A shape he rarely makes, it is unbound by traditional concepts in an era where matcha has moved beyond the tea room. Believing a matcha bowl can exist simply as an objet dart, Fukushima crafted this piece with the intention of creating something that feels pleasant just to have by one's side. This