Nerushino Minoware Matcha Bowl

Product Description

Experience the serene ritual of tea preparation with the Nerushino Matcha Bowl, a beautifully handcrafted piece that invites tranquility into your daily routine. Each bowl is adorned with the distinctive Nezushino glaze, showcasing a unique color palette that shifts with the light, creating a visual experience with every use. Holding this bowl, you will appreciate its gentle curve and smooth ceramic finish that provides warmth and comfort to your hands.

Artisan Craftsmanship

Originating from the Mino region of Japan, this matcha bowl reflects the deep heritage of Japanese pottery. It measures 4.9 inches (φ12.5 cm) in diameter and stands 3.3 inches (H8.4 cm) tall, providing ample space to prepare and enjoy your matcha. Nestled in a sturdy ceramic box measuring 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.4 inches, it makes an exceptional gift for tea lovers or a delightful addition to your home decor. Each bowl is lovingly created, resulting in variations that enhance its appeal.

The Nerushino Matcha Bowl is perfect for matcha ceremonies and adds a minimalist aesthetic to your living space. The artistry of the Nezushino glaze enhances any setting, allowing it to stand out on your table or shelf. Each bowl tells its own story, thanks to the unique variations in color and texture that make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Everyday Elegance

Integrating this artisan-made bowl into your life brings a moment of mindfulness. Enjoy a quiet morning ritual, share with friends, or let it enhance your wellness routine with its calming properties. When you welcome this piece into your home, you embrace genuine Japanese craftsmanship. Please note some natural variations in color and size may enhance the charm of your unique bowl.

Product Information
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Dimensions:
    - Matcha Bowl: Approx. 4.9 in (φ12.5 cm) x 3.3 in (H8.4 cm)
    - Ceramic Box: Approx. 6.0 in (15.3 cm) x 6.0 in (15 cm) x 3.4 in (H8.6 cm)
  • Weight: Approx. 1.1 lb (500 g)
  • Capacity: Matcha bowl x 1
  • Made in Japan
  • Packaging: Individual box
Care instructions


- Gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth after each use.
- Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to maintain the glaze's pristine finish.
- Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in the provided ceramic box to protect from chips and scratches.
- Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use; hand wash only.

Respect the craftsmanship of this beautiful piece, as proper care will help preserve its elegance for years to come.

Note

The Nerushino matcha bowl is a beautifully artisan-made piece, crafted with care and dedication by skilled artisans. Each bowl is unique, showcasing its own character through subtle differences and imperfections that may arise during the creation process. These variations are not flaws; rather, they add to the charm and authenticity of the Nerushino matcha bowl, making it a one-of-a-kind addition to your tea ritual. Embrace the uniqueness of your bowl as a celebration of craftsmanship and individuality.

Questions About This Piece

What stands out first about the Nerushino glaze?
Its depth. The surface has layered, earthy tones that feel quiet and grounded rather than decorative.
How does this bowl interact with light?
Subtly. The glaze absorbs light more than it reflects it, which gives the bowl a calm, almost matte presence.
Does this bowl change how matcha feels to drink?
It can. The darker interior makes the green of the matcha feel richer and more concentrated.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Made across the Tōnō region of eastern Gifu, Mino ware is not defined by a single look. Its strength lies in remarkable diversity. More than 1,300 years of ceramic production reached an especially creative period around the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, when Shino, Oribe, Kiseto and Setoguro helped reshape the aesthetics of Japanese tea ware. That freedom of form, glaze and expression remains at the heart of Mino ceramics today.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

Discover Mino

Learn more about Mino ware

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.