{"product_id":"ki-seto-wood-fired-chawan-seto-japan","title":"Ki-Seto Wood-Fired Chawan — Seto, Japan","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKi-Seto chawan shaped as much by fire as by hand.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in \u003cstrong\u003eSeto, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tea bowl was wood-fired, allowing the movement of flame, ash, heat, and atmosphere within the kiln to leave their own unpredictable traces across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is remarkably restrained in color. An earthy \u003cstrong\u003eolive-brown glaze deepens into charcoal and smoky black\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle flashes of muted blue-gray appearing across the throwing lines. Rather than covering the marks of its making, the firing seems to emphasize them—the horizontal ridges, slight irregularities, and variations in texture remain beautifully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion is left exposed, revealing a striking \u003cstrong\u003ered-orange \u003c\/strong\u003ebeneath the darker surface. Turn the bowl over and this warm color becomes even more pronounced, creating an unexpected contrast with the subdued tones above. It is a beautiful reminder of the intensity of the firing and of the raw material beneath the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low, generous form sits naturally in both hands and offers ample room for whisking matcha. The gently irregular rim and tactile surface make the experience of using it distinctly different from a perfectly uniform vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a quietness to this chawan that becomes more compelling the longer you look at it. From a distance it appears simple; up close, the surface reveals the marks of the potter, the clay, and the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented in its custom wooden box with handwritten calligraphy and seal\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is both a functional tea bowl and a singular piece of Japanese ceramic art—made to be used, appreciated, and kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Seto, Japan · Ki-Seto style · Wood-fired · Natural variations from the firing · One of a kind · Custom wooden presentation box included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDim.: Approx. 5\" x 3.25\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Give Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43475021496381,"sku":null,"price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/1814\/3549\/files\/E3BFD67D-4936-49A7-9DBF-EF30F7585829.jpg?v=1786756545","url":"https:\/\/thegivestore.com\/products\/ki-seto-wood-fired-chawan-seto-japan","provider":"The Give Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}