{"product_id":"yoshimura-rakunyu-flying-cranes-aka-raku-matcha-bowl","title":"Aka Raku Matcha Bowl with Crane | Yoshimura Rakunyu – Kyoto, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Aka Raku (Red Raku) matcha bowl by Yoshimura Rakunyu features an elegant crane motif, a traditional Japanese symbol of longevity, good fortune, and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm, earthy tones of Aka Raku provide a beautiful setting for the graceful crane design. When filled with freshly whisked matcha, the vivid green of the tea creates a striking yet harmonious contrast with the soft red tones of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the crane (\u003cem\u003etsuru\u003c\/em\u003e) has long been regarded as an auspicious motif and is closely associated with longevity and happiness. For this reason, crane designs are especially appropriate for celebratory occasions, including New Year and Hatsugama, as well as other special tea gatherings throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Kyoto, this chawan reflects the warmth and expressive character of Raku ware. Its hand-shaped form and subtle variations in the glaze give each piece an individual presence that can only be found in artisan-made ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and auspicious chawan for the practice of Chanoyu, and a refined addition to a Japanese tea utensil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimura Rakunyu (吉村楽入)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aka Raku (Red Raku)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crane (Tsuru \/ 鶴)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Year \/ Hatsugama \/ Celebratory Occasions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony \/ Chanoyu \/ Matcha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimura Rakunyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45664053428420,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/yoshimura-raku-nyu-flying-cranes-aka-raku-matcha-bowl-main.jpg?v=1784654467","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/yoshimura-rakunyu-flying-cranes-aka-raku-matcha-bowl","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}