Kyo Ware Matcha Bowl – Aomomiji & Flowing Water (Green Maple Leaves)

This elegant Kyo Ware (Kyo-yaki) matcha bowl features a refreshing Aomomiji (青楓 / Green Maple Leaves) and flowing water motif, delicately painted by hand.

Fresh green maple leaves are a beloved seasonal motif in Japan, representing the vibrant beauty of late spring and summer before the leaves turn their brilliant autumn colors. Paired with the graceful movement of flowing water, the design evokes a wonderful sense of coolness and freshness, especially welcome during the warmer months.

The flowing water and vivid green maple leaves create a light, refreshing atmosphere at the tea table, making this chawan especially beautiful for summer tea gatherings and seasonal tea practice.

Crafted in the tradition of Kyoto ceramics, each bowl is individually hand-painted, giving every piece subtle variations in color, brushwork, and expression.

A beautiful seasonal chawan for preparing and serving matcha, and a refined addition to a collection of Japanese tea ware.

Details

• Kyo Ware / Kyo-yaki

• Motif: Aomomiji (Green Maple Leaves) & Flowing Water

• Hand-painted

• Ideal for late spring and summer

• Matcha tea bowl / Chawan

• Made in Japan

As each piece is hand-painted, slight variations in color, brushwork, and appearance are natural.

About Kyo (Kiyomizu) Ware
Kyo-yaki, also known as Kiyomizu-yaki, is a traditional style of pottery that originated in Kyoto over 400 years ago, during the late 16th to early 17th century. Its defining characteristic is the freedom from fixed styles, embracing a wide range of decorative techniques and expressions. From delicate and ornate designs to simple and refined forms, Kyo-yaki offers great variety and is cherished both as tea utensils and as tableware for everyday use.