{"product_id":"take-suzume-bamboo-sparrow-hand-painted-in-japan","title":"Bamboo \u0026 Sparrow Matcha Bowl – Hand-Painted in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eKyo Ware (Kyo-yaki) matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTake Suzume (竹雀)\u003c\/strong\u003e motif of sparrows among bamboo, delicately painted by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese art, bamboo is admired for its strength, flexibility, and evergreen beauty, while the lively sparrow is a familiar motif that brings warmth and a sense of nature to the design. Together, bamboo and sparrows create a timeless seasonal scene that has long appeared in Japanese painting, textiles, and ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chawan is individually hand-painted, giving every piece subtle variations and its own unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for preparing and serving matcha in the Japanese tea tradition, this bowl is also a beautiful example of Kyoto craftsmanship for collectors and lovers of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyo Ware \/ Kyo-yaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotif: Take Suzume (Bamboo \u0026amp; Sparrow)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha tea bowl \/ Chawan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs each piece is hand-painted, slight variations in color, brushwork, and appearance are natural.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kyo (Kiyomizu) Ware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyo-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyo Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46578983502020,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/13726660_1.jpg?v=1787807240","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/take-suzume-bamboo-sparrow-hand-painted-in-japan","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}