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

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

rounded fullness at the center—graceful and well-balanced

This porcelain sauce plate is decorated with an auspicious patterns known as nami chidori

This elegant matcha bowl features cherry blossoms and a striking red Mount Fuji

giving the deep black ground a commanding presence of its own

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