Description
The Matchawan Kiri is a captivating blend of tradition, artistry, and nature. Its design features a serene white base accented with deep navy on the edges, while delicate brownish dots create an irregular, almost ethereal texture. Handcrafted in Gifu Prefecture, this matcha bowl draws its inspiration from traditional Japanese ceramics and the enigmatic beauty of nature. The name “kiri,” meaning mist in Japanese, reflects its essence—mist that is dense, mysterious, and filled with hidden possibilities, much like the wandering mythical creatures it is said to conceal.
Kiri invites us to question what we think we know, much like mist challenges the clarity of what we see. Is clear truly clear, or does it conceal more than it reveals? And what of the brownish dots, reminiscent of specks seen in the air—do they exist as they seem, or are they an illusion? This bowl encourages a state of open curiosity and wonder, embracing the wisdom of uncertainty. True wisdom, after all, cannot be fully grasped or explained; it lies in the coexistence of clarity and ambiguity. With every sip, the Kiri bowl invites you to let go, reflect, and remain open to the beauty of the unknown.
Volume: 600 ml
Height: 7 cm
Diameter: 12 cm
Country of origin: Japan
As this is a handcrafted product, dimensions may vary slightly.
Matchawan is a traditional bowl used in the Japanese tea ceremony and makes the matcha preparation very easy. When whisking matcha with a bamboo whisk (chasen) the tall vertical walls of the matchawan help to prevent the water from spilling. The broad bottom of the bowl makes it easy to whisk the powder smoothly inside and quickly obtain the perfect froth on the surface.
Specification
- Capacity: 400 ml
- Height: 7cm
- Diameter: 12cm
Note that the dimensions and color may vary to a small degree as each bowl is handmade on a potter’s wheel.
Handmade on the potter’s wheel
The matcha bowl "Matchawan" Kiri, Mist is a handmade matcha bowl from stoneware clay. It is shaped according to centuries’ old Japanese tradition from Kyoto adapted by A small Polish ceramic studio () in collaboration with Moya Matcha. Each piece of stoneware is unique with its own natural and subtle variation. It is fired at a very high temperature providing safety and durability.
