Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea rounded fullness at the center—graceful

rounded fullness at the center—graceful and well-balanced

Hand-painted in the traditional sometsuke style

A carefully shaved finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood

meticulously hand-painted flower patterns

Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea rounded fullness at the center—gracefulIn this matcha bowl, Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro pursues a form that carries the weight of carved earth. Its irregular silhouette and textured walls lend it a sculptural beauty, a presence that feels both intentional and elemental. In hand, the bowl retains the density of its clay origins, offering a quiet strength within its asymmetry. The bowl is made through kurinuki, a technique in which the outer form is shaped from a solid block of clay