{"product_id":"shidare-sakura-matcha-bowl-kyo-ware-by-tanaka-bansho","title":"Hand-Painted Matcha Bowl – Weeping Cherry Blossom Sakura","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl features a graceful weeping cherry blossom (shidare-zakura) design. Each piece is hand-painted and delicately accented with gold leaf, creating a subtle sense of depth, as if the cherry blossom petals are gently unfolding in bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with both a traditional wooden kiribako (paulownia box) and a paper box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s90nn8\" data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eKyō-yaki Potter: Tanaka Banshō\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eTanaka Banshō is a Kyoto-based ceramic artist working in the tradition of Kyō-yaki (Kiyomizu ware), one of Japan’s most refined ceramic styles. His work centers on tea utensils, especially matcha bowls, created with a deep respect for the aesthetics and spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jcywwi\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eCharacteristics of His Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hkejif\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eElegant and refined decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eHis pieces often feature delicate hand-painted motifs inspired by the seasons, reflecting Kyoto’s long-standing artistic sensibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtjkxc\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eHarmony of tradition and modern taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eWhile rooted in classical techniques, his work carries a quiet modernity, making it suitable for both traditional tea settings and contemporary lifestyles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fjge17\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eLightness and sophistication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eUnlike more rustic pottery styles, Kyō-yaki is known for its refined forms and graceful finishes, which are clearly expressed in Tanaka Banshō’s work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y21cs\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eAbout Kyō-yaki (Kiyomizu Ware)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eKyō-yaki refers to ceramics produced in Kyoto, historically associated with the cultural world of tea. Rather than being defined by a single clay or technique, it is known for its diversity, elegance, and close relationship with tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka Banshō l Kyo Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46045040050372,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/Shidare_sakura_Matcha_Bowl.jpg?v=1775933893","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/shidare-sakura-matcha-bowl-kyo-ware-by-tanaka-bansho","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}