Oribe Peaked Matcha Bowl MOTIF_Chrysanthemum It is said that a

It is said that a cat with its right paw up will bring fortune and luck

A portion of the surface is adorned with icchin—a piping technique in which liquid clay is applied to form raised lines

makes for the perfect present

Balanced proportions and smooth transitions lend the piece an air of restraint

Oribe Peaked Matcha Bowl MOTIF_Chrysanthemum It is said that aIga ware artist Fukushima Kazuhiro explores new ground in this Oribe matcha bowl with a two peaked form that pushes the limits of what a matcha bowl can be. A shape he rarely makes, it is unbound by traditional concepts in an era where matcha has moved beyond the tea room. Believing a matcha bowl can exist simply as an objet dart, Fukushima crafted this piece with the intention of creating something that feels pleasant just to have by one's side. This