Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea A carefully shaved finish brings

A carefully shaved finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood

The shape of the spout is easy to wash and dry

it creates an elegant atmosphere

rounded fullness at the center—graceful and well-balanced

Hand-painted in the traditional sometsuke style

Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea A carefully shaved finish bringsIn 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