Karaho Oribe Mino matcha bowl
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Karaho Oribe Mino matcha bowl
Karaho Oribe Minoware Matcha Bowl
Immerse yourself in the allure of Japanese artistry with the Karaho Oribe Mino Matcha Bowl. Handcrafted in Gifu Prefecture, this exceptional piece of Mino ware transforms every sip of matcha into a sensory moment. Its distinctive design, featuring a gentle curve, fits beautifully in your hands, enhancing the tea-making experience with comfort and grace. The unique Oribe glaze, with its vibrant green hues and irregular patterns, showcases natural variations, a testament to the bowl’s handcrafted origins, allowing each piece to echo the delicate touch of its maker.
With a diameter of 4.3 inches (11 cm) and a height of 2.6 inches (6.5 cm), this matcha bowl offers the ideal proportions for whisking a frothy beverage. The captivating visual appeal invites you to explore the serene art of tea preparation, adding a touch of elegance to your rituals. Each bowl is distinct, ensuring your experience is as unique as the tea itself and enhancing your home decor. Its generous capacity comfortably accommodates the traditional serving of matcha.
Crafted using traditional techniques, this bowl reflects its significance in Japanese life, as Mino ware comprises approximately 60% of Japan's tableware production. Safety is a priority, as this bowl meets inspections for lead and cadmium, ensuring it is safe for your daily enjoyment. While it is not microwave-, oven-, or dishwasher-safe, it serves as a cherished reminder of artisanal craftsmanship that deserves your care. For long-lasting beauty, handwashing with a soft sponge is recommended.
Embrace the beauty of the Karaho Oribe Mino Matcha Bowl. Ideal for matcha enthusiasts or those newly exploring this enriching practice, this bowl is a refined addition to any kitchenware collection. Make it a part of your daily rituals and appreciate the blend of exquisite artistry and functional design it brings to your home, beautifully packaged for a delightful gift experience.
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Mino ware · Gifu, Japan
Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation
Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.
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What is Mino ware?
Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic tradition associated with the Mino region of present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative approaches developed across the region over more than 1,300 years.
Why is Mino ware so diverse?
Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region rather than around one narrowly defined style. Generations of potters experimented with different clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive glazes and practical everyday tableware can all belong to the same ceramic family.
What are Shino and Oribe?
Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often understated decoration, while Oribe is known for expressive forms and distinctive green, black and painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro, they are closely associated with the celebrated Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.
Where is Mino ware made?
Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami. The region remains one of Japan's most important centres of ceramic and tableware production today.