{"product_id":"kuro-oribe-chawan-japanese-matcha-bowl","title":"Kuro-Oribe Chawan — Japanese Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking Japanese chawan in the Kuro-Oribe tradition, defined by its deep black glaze, expressive decoration, and deliberately irregular form.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is enveloped in a rich, nearly black glaze that shifts subtly with the light, revealing the horizontal movement of the maker’s hand beneath the surface. Areas of exposed warm clay interrupt the darkness, becoming a canvas for freely drawn spirals, sweeping lines, and crosshatched motifs in iron-rich pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts asymmetrical profile and gently undulating rim give the bowl a distinctly tactile presence. Rather than seeking perfect uniformity, the form celebrates movement, spontaneity, and the marks left by the making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is almost entirely black, creating a dramatic setting for the vivid green of freshly whisked matcha. This contrast is one of the qualities I particularly love about darker Oribe bowls—the tea itself becomes part of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the expressive tradition of Japanese tea ceramics, this is a chawan meant to be held, used, and appreciated from every angle. No single view tells the entire story of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuro-Oribe style ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese matcha bowl \/ chawan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-decorated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe bowl comes with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecustom wooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, adding to the presentation and provenance of this individual piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDim.: Approx. 4.5\" 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":43475032080445,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/1814\/3549\/files\/69635464-3EDC-486A-A09F-6ABD9E4200E9.jpg?v=1786758761","url":"https:\/\/thegivestore.com\/products\/kuro-oribe-chawan-japanese-matcha-bowl","provider":"The Give Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}