Kiyomizu-yaki Matcha Bowl – Hand-Painted Plum Branch Chawan

A beautifully handcrafted Kiyomizu-yaki (Kiyomizu Ware) matcha bowl, featuring a delicate hand-painted plum branch (Eda-Ume) motif.

Plum blossoms are among Japan’s most cherished early spring flowers, blooming while the weather is still cold. Traditionally associated with resilience, renewal, and the arrival of spring, their graceful branches bring a refined seasonal beauty to the tea setting.

Carefully crafted and painted by hand in Kyoto, Japan, this chawan is ideal for enjoying matcha, tea practice, seasonal tea gatherings, or as a meaningful Japanese gift.

Details

• Kiyomizu-yaki / Kiyomizu Ware
• Hand-painted Eda-Ume (plum branch) motif
• Matcha bowl (Chawan)
• Made in Japan
• Each piece is hand-painted; slight variations are part of its unique character.

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.