This site uses cookies for better user experience and analytics.
Katakuni Bronze Matcha Starter Set
$79.00
No reviews
No reviews yet · Customers rate us 4.9/5 (44 reviews) · Read them
Set includes Ceramic bowl + Whisk + Holder • 13.5 cm (5.3") diameter • Made in Japan
Sold out
Ships within 4 business days
Secure, insured delivery from Japan
Worldwide shipping from $30 · free over $150. Shipping policy
$79 of $150 with this item · $71 to go
U.S. duties prepaid
No extra import charges on delivery — the price you see is the price you pay. Learn more
Sourced in Japan, from the makers
Direct from Japanese workshops and their authorised channels.
Cradle the earthy Katakuni Bronze Matcha Starter Set in your hands, feeling the unique contours shaped by artisans in Gifu Prefecture. As you whisk matcha in the spacious chawan, the bronze finish warms to your touch, and the distinct brush patterns invite reflection with each sip. Its broad form and ergonomic lip maintain comfort and control, transforming the ritual of preparation into a mindful experience that highlights the beauty of imperfection.
Why You’ll Love It
• Unique bronze finish, inspired by nature's textures.
• Handcrafted in Gifu Prefecture by local artisans.
• Ergonomic design enhances your tea ceremony experience.
• Each bowl's brushstrokes tell a story of individuality.
• Perfect for sharing matcha moments with loved ones.
Grounded in Bronze – Katakuni Matcha Starter Kit for Bold, Mindful Moments
Product Description
The Katakuni Bronze Matcha Starter Kit offers a powerful, tactile matcha experience inspired by nature and Japanese ceramic heritage. Made in Gifu Prefecture, the chawan (matcha bowl) features an earthy bronze finish with expressive dark brush patterns—symbolic of branching roots or climbing reeds. Each brushstroke is slightly different, making every piece unique.
With a broad form and ergonomic lip, the bowl is as functional as it is beautiful. Measuring approx. 5.3 inches in diameter × 2.9 inches in height (13.5 cm × 7.3 cm), it provides ample room to whisk matcha into a rich, creamy froth.
Completing the kit are:
An 80-prong bamboo chasen, finely crafted to aerate and blend high-quality matcha
A matte black ceramic whisk holder shaped to maintain your whisk’s delicate structure
A sturdy green gift box, ideal for presentation or safekeeping
Whether you're crafting a mindful morning routine or seeking the perfect gift for a tea enthusiast, the Katakuni Bronze kit embodies strength, simplicity, and serene intent.
Designed for the Modern Tea Ritual
Visual Impact: Bronze glaze with natural brushstroke textures
Feel: Gritty yet smooth—stable in hand
Use: Perfect size and shape for whisking matcha evenly
Emotion: A grounding tool that connects you to craft, rhythm, and presence
This set celebrates Japanese wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and natural form—through each material and gesture.
Product Information
Chawan (Matcha Bowl): Handcrafted Mino-yaki ceramic with bronze glaze and brush design
Dimensions (Bowl): Approx. 5.3 in diameter × 2.9 in height (13.5 cm × 7.3 cm)
Chasen Holder: Ceramic, matte black finish, tulip shape
Packaging: Olive-green rigid gift box with protective insert
Origin: Made in Japan (Gifu Prefecture)
Artisan & Craft
The bowl in the Katakuni Bronze Matcha Starter Kit is crafted using Mino-yaki, a long-standing ceramic tradition from Gifu Prefecture that has been central to Japanese pottery for over 1,300 years. Mino ware is widely used for tea utensils and is appreciated for its durable clay, balanced forms, and distinctive glazes.
The bowl features a bronze-toned glaze accented with expressive dark brush patterns applied by hand before firing. During the kiln process, the glaze develops subtle variations in tone and texture, creating the rich, layered surface that characterizes this style.
Each bowl is shaped, glazed, and fired individually, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike. These natural variations are part of the character of handmade Japanese ceramics and highlight the craftsmanship behind every piece.
Note
Each matcha bowl is artisan-made using traditional techniques. As a result, slight variations in color, pattern, and texture are natural and celebrated as part of its unique character.
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.
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.
