Traditional Crafts: Matcha Bowl "Take" by Kuniki Kato, Josuitougaen, Kyoto
A matcha bowl that calms the mind and enhances the taste and aroma of matcha. Its profound charm is attracting attention not only from Japanese people but also from people overseas. Matcha bowls are popular because they are not just for drinking tea, but are filled with many Japanese elements such as the spirit of hospitality, beauty, and traditional etiquette.
Kuniki Kato
Currently creating works as the third generation at Josuitougaen.
He consistently creates works from clay to finished products, mainly producing tea ceremony utensils, tableware, and obi clasps. All works are made by hand and hand-painted, which is the foundation of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki.
Kuniki Kato's Pottery History
1975 Born in Kyoto.
1998 Completed the Molding Department at Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College.
1999 Completed the Research Course at the same college.
2000 Completed the Bachelor's Course in Ceramics at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute.
2000 Studied under Shōhō Ito.
2002 Studied under Kōsen Tanaka.
2003–Present Creating works as the third generation at Josuitougaen.
Since they are handmade, the shape, color, size, and weight of each item will vary.
Ceramic Matcha Bowl "Take". Applied Art, Handmade. Kyoto, Josuitougaen. Tea Ceremony.
"Take" (Japanese bamboo) is one of the three main lucky charms in Japan (pine, bamboo, plum blossom). It is an indispensable item for all major holidays and events. It symbolizes life, health, resilience, and fertility. If you have such a charm, a bright future is guaranteed!
Kuniki Kato was born in Kyoto, where after studying at the College of Pottery Applied Arts, he learned pottery craftsmanship from famous masters such as Shōhō Ito and Kōsen Tanaka.
As the third generation of Josuitougaen, Kuniki Kato is a young, promising craftsman who has won awards in pottery competitions multiple times.
| Product # | 33-00000071 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 300 g |
| Product package size | 15 x 10 x 15 cm |
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