Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl with Crazing Glaze - Hanging Persimmons / 抹茶碗 つるし柿文 LCT-D1 ■ Colour: Blue

■ Colour: Blue

the artisan’s own feelings and character are inevitably woven into its form

The expertly carved patterns echo the motion of water and light

Each vessel is created through an extraordinarily intricate process: layers of six to seven glazes applied with calculated precision

known for its ability to resist moisture

Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl with Crazing Glaze - Hanging Persimmons / 抹茶碗 つるし柿文 LCT-D1 ■ Colour: BlueIn the Akazu () district of Seto lies Sanpouen Kiln (), a workshop that has carried its craft through six generations. Today it is led by Kato Tatsunobu, who studied both material engineering and pottery before returning to his family kiln in 2008. At first encounter, his matcha bowls stand out with a quiet strength and refinement their balance, surface, and depth of glaze reveal a mastery that feels rare in todays world. But as we came to know his