Merchant and passionate Chajin (“tea person”), Nunami Rozan, is credited as the founding father of Banko-yaki. Back in the 18th century he opened a kiln in what is now Asahi-machi, Mie prefecture, stamping his wares with 萬古不易 – banko-fueki: “eternally unchanging” – in the hope that his ceramics would be passed down across generations. Today Banko-yaki is still produced in the Mie prefecture, primarily in the city of Yokkaichi, and is a protected traditional craft of Japan.
Matcha Bowl
Kuro
Yoshi en
SKU
0343
Sleek black Chawan matcha bowl covered in a thick, smooth coat of glaze. Handcrafted for us exclusively in Japan, the unglazed footring is stamped with the Yoshi en seal. Suitable for daily use as well as tea ceremonies.
| Item | Matcha tea bowl |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Origin | Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan |
| Style | Banko-yaki |
| Dimensions | Ø12cm x 7.5cm |
| Material | Clay |
| Shape | Wan-nari (椀形 "bowl shaped") |
| Packaging | Gift box |
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Chawan 茶碗
The tea bowl, known as a Chawan or Matchawan (抹茶碗, literally: "matcha tea bowl") in Japanese, originated in China and began to be imported to Japan in the 13th century. To this day, the Chawan is used in the Japanese tea ceremony to serve Koicha: a thick, dark tea made with the finest matcha, as well as Usucha: a thinner, frothier, diluted version – and how matcha is typically prepared for everyday drinking. Chawan come in a variety of shapes and regional styles, sometimes with the addition of seasonal motifs, making them popular collectors' items.
