BUDOH (handcrafted Matcha Bowl)

diameter: 4.72inch (12cm) height: 3.14inch (8.0cm), standard Matcha bowl size
Sophisticated Kyo Yaki (Kyoto Style)
Made by Shunzan Mori at Shunzan Kiln

BUDOH means grapes. The rustic clay of the KENZAN style contrasts beautifully with the careful illustrations; the combination has a very unique feel to it. Capturing the elegant beauty of grapes, this Matcha bowl is very reasonable in price, considering the richness of its coloring and high level of craftsmanship.

Grapes have appeared in Japanese literature and WAKA poems since ancient times, and have been a favorite motif among tea masters. Because of the vigor of the vine and its abundant fruitfulness, BUDOH are a symbol of success and good fortune.
This Matcha bowl is made of a rustic earthen clay, coated with a whitish glaze. In addition, the coloring of green leaves and freshly painted grapes on top creates beautiful contrast. Furthermore, the luminous freshness of each grape and the veins of the leaves are expressed in gold. The veins of the leaves are expressed not only with gold lines, but also with a delicate technique called KISHIRI, in which paint is scraped off with a thin stick. Also, the wavy mouth is called YAMAMICHI and represents a rich mountain range.

The sides of the Matcha bowl are beveled to reflect light differently depending on the angle, allowing the viewer to enjoy a variety of expressions. Colorful patches of orange, called GOHONDE, are a traditional technique that adds warmth to the atmosphere of the work. It is impossible to fully control the contrasting density of GOHONDE, so that GOHONDE is a little different in each work.

At first glance, the grape motif may seem Western, but the traditional techniques and elegant, gorgeous colors used in this work are definitely in the lineage of traditional Japanese beauty. The more you look at it, the more you will be drawn in by its charm. This Matcha bowl will brighten your green moment.

Specially packaged in a carton box.
Lead-free. Made in Japan.
(Please note that each piece is unique due to the techniques employed by the artisan. There are natural variations in each piece.)