SHIGEMI

Our SHIGEMI Matcha Bowl

We found this Matcha Bowl in a small antique store in Asakusa, Tokyo.

The pottery style of this Matcha Bowl is called ‘Chosen Karatsu Ware’.

This style originated from Saga prefecture in Northern Kyushu in Japan.

Karatsu pottery is well known for its  ‘Yuyaku’ (glazing) techniques, and for often being used in Japanese tea Ceremony.

Made with coarse clay, the Bowl has a simple and warm appearance.

The pattern on the Bowl is created using two colored glazes and wood ash which create a contrasting border. On the exterior of the Matcha Bowl.

The SHIGEMI Matcha Bowl is estimated to have been made more than 50 years ago.