Chawan tea bowl

Bowls hold secret powers. They are the perfect shape. They are functional, simple, yet they can hold so much meaning for us. When I was slinging clay around in college, I felt the need to prove something to myself by focusing on making giant clay sculptures. They were funny. And heavy. On the side I […] More

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The bowl where it all happens: the chawan (茶碗 - tea bowl) is one of tea’s most iconic utensils and exists in near endless variety. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the major ‘styles’ of chawan, exploring both historical and modern examples.

A simple peach chawan with a matching kusenaoshi makes for a lovely tea set. The soft peach color of the bowl is calming, and the whisk holder fits perfectly with it. 📩 Don’t forget to sign up to my newsletter for exclusive early access to my shop updates - You can find a link in my bio @ikkai.ceramics #Matcha #Matchabowl #Chawan #handmadechawan #pottery #matchalovers #handcrafted #handmade #faitmain #handgefertigt #craftmanship #artisanat #handwerkskunst #maker #artisan #ceramics…

When the weather is as muggy and hot as it is at the moment, these desert sand beige Chawan tea bowls should definitely be filled with a refreshing, not too warm portion of tea. #potter #potterystudio #handmade #ceramics #keramik #teabowl #chawan #matcha #tealovers #teatime #design #glaze #craft

Discover the authentic essence of the Japanese tea ceremony with our handcrafted coarse pottery Matcha Bowl. Each piece, unique in its rustic elegance, is designed to elevate your matcha experience. The textured, earthy brown glaze and the distinctive spout for easy pouring capture the wabi-sabi philosophy, celebrating beauty in imperfection. Ideal for dry scooping or sharing tea, this chawan is not just a bowl, but a piece of art that connects you to the centuries-old tradition of matcha…

This simple sky blue matcha bowl with matching whisk holder will also be added to the website this Saturday 💙 📩 Don’t forget to sign up to my newsletter for exclusive early access to my shop update on SEPTEMBER 14TH- You can find a link in my bio @ikkai.ceramics #Matcha #Matchabowl #Chawan #handmadechawan #pottery #matchalovers #handcrafted #handmade #faitmain #handgefertigt #craftmanship #artisanat #handwerkskunst #maker #artisan #ceramics #céramique #pottery #poterie #keramik…

Ceramics from Asia hold a special place in my heart. The Japanese wabi-sabi ethos runs throughout my pottery that celebrates the beauty of imperfections.

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