Red Raku Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln elegantly enhancing any dish it

elegantly enhancing any dish it holds

The vivid contrast between the two colors make it a very popular pattern

the painted bird is slightly thickened and stands out

and sansui (landscape scenes) rendered in fine sometsuke blue

lending the bowl an organic presence

Red Raku Matcha Bowl MAKER_Sourakuan Kiln elegantly enhancing any dish itThis red Raku (Aka Raku) matcha bowl reflects the warmth and earthy presence long valued in the Japanese tea ceremony. Hand shaped by a master artisan in keeping with Raku tradition, this bowl is formed from iron rich clay and crafted using a traditional clay slip technique, using yellow ocher to achieve its distinct red color. Fired at around 800C (1472F) and finished with a clear glaze, the bowl develops its unique character through the kiln. During