TC01 - Hagi-yaki Chawan Matcha Bowl 萩焼 茶碗

This rustic Hagi-yaki (萩焼) matcha bowl embodies the warmth and simplicity cherished in the Japanese tea ceremony. Its surface displays soft greyish-white tones with subtle natural striations, a characteristic effect of Hagi clay and glazing. The faint crackle (kan-nyū 貫入) adds depth and texture, enhancing its wabi-sabi aesthetic—the beauty of imperfection and transience. On the exterior, a small hand-painted detail in soft colors adds a charming focal point, blending tradition with a touch of individuality. The form is slightly irregular, emphasizing its handmade nature and the tactile connection between potter and tea practitioner. Hagi-yaki, originating from Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, has been beloved for centuries by tea masters for its soft clay body, warm glazes, and the way it matures beautifully with use. Over time, as tea is enjoyed in the bowl, the glaze absorbs subtle tea stains, developing a deeper patina known as nanabake (七化け), meaning the bowl “changes seven times in color”—a prized transformation for collectors. Size: 12 x 12 x 9cm#MKTC01#HomeKYO· · ──── ✨𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚✨ ──── · · 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑄𝑅 𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝐾𝑈 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟. 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒.