{"product_id":"kyo-yaki-matcha-bowl-akikusa-full-moon-gold-leaf-chawan","title":"Matcha Bowl – Akikusa \u0026 Full Moon with Gold Leaf – Hand-Painted Chawan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyo-yaki Matcha Bowl with Akikusa \u0026amp; Full Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Japanese Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) matcha bowl, or chawan, featuring \u003cstrong\u003eakikusa (秋草)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grasses and flowers of autumn, beneath a \u003cstrong\u003efull moon\u003c\/strong\u003e accented with gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAkikusa and the Full Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkikusa is a beloved seasonal theme in Japanese art and the tea tradition, evoking the quiet beauty of wild grasses and flowers as summer gives way to autumn. Rather than depicting the season through brilliant fall foliage, the delicate autumn grasses express a softer and more poetic side of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the autumn landscape, the full moon creates a serene nighttime scene. The addition of gold leaf gives the moon a gentle brilliance and adds an elegant, refined presence to the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTsukimi and Seasonal Tea Gatherings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon is especially meaningful in early autumn, when \u003cstrong\u003eTsukimi (月見)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or moon viewing, has long been celebrated in Japan. Together, the full moon and autumn grasses create a classic seasonal composition that beautifully reflects the atmosphere of the Japanese autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chawan is particularly recommended for late summer through early fall, especially for a Tsukimi chakai or other autumn tea gatherings. Its gold accents give it a slightly more formal and festive character, making it a beautiful choice when serving guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kyo-yaki \/ Kyoto Ware\u003cbr\u003e• Japanese matcha bowl \/ chawan\u003cbr\u003e• Akikusa autumn grass design\u003cbr\u003e• Full moon motif with gold leaf\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-painted decoration\u003cbr\u003e• Made in Japan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/collections\/matcha-bowl\" title=\"Japanese matcha bowls and chawan\"\u003eJapanese matcha bowls and chawan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyo Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46600204878020,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/kyo-yaki-akikusa-full-moon-gold-leaf-matcha-bowl-front.jpg?v=1789662793","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/kyo-yaki-matcha-bowl-akikusa-full-moon-gold-leaf-chawan","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}