Mino Onishino Matcha Bowl
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Immerse yourself in the calming tradition of Japanese tea with the Mino Onishino Matcha Bowl. This beautifully handcrafted chawan invites you to slow down and savor every moment, enhancing your matcha tea experience with its unique character and artisanal charm. Feel the warmth of the ceramic in your hands, and let the earthy tones and textures ground you in a mindful tea ritual.
Craftsmanship and Materials
Made in Japan using Mino ware, this matcha bowl highlights the rich heritage of Japanese pottery. The Raku-inspired design features an irregular glaze, ensuring each piece has its own distinct personality. With a muted palette of earthy hues that embody the principles of wabi-sabi, beauty lies in its subtle imperfections. Measuring 4.6 inches (11.6cm) in diameter and 3.1 inches (7.8cm) in height, the bowl fits comfortably in your hands, enhancing the sensory experience of preparing matcha.
Enhancing Your Daily Life
The Mino Onishino Matcha Bowl is more than just a functional item; it is an artistic addition to your daily rituals. Ideal for both seasoned tea drinkers and those new to matcha, this bowl encourages restorative practices of tea preparation. Its tactile surface promotes mindful engagement, allowing you to appreciate the flavor and aroma as you whisk your matcha. Thoughtfully packaged in a cosmetic box, it presents a delightful gift for tea lovers and collectors alike, adding a touch of Japanese elegance to your kitchen or dining space.
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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.