Kyo Ware Matcha Bowl – Matsu (Pine) – Hand-Painted in Japan

This elegant Kyo Ware (Kyo-yaki) matcha bowl features a traditional Matsu (松 / Pine) motif, delicately painted by hand.

Pine is one of the most important auspicious motifs in Japanese culture. As an evergreen that remains vibrant throughout the year, it symbolizes longevity, resilience, vitality, and good fortune. Together with bamboo and plum, pine is also one of the Sho-Chiku-Bai (松竹梅 / Pine, Bamboo & Plum), a classic combination associated with celebration and auspicious occasions.

The graceful pine design brings a timeless and dignified beauty to the tea setting and can be enjoyed throughout the year, particularly during New Year and celebratory tea gatherings.

Crafted in the tradition of Kyoto ceramics, each chawan is individually hand-painted, giving every piece subtle variations in color and brushwork.

A beautiful chawan for preparing and serving matcha, tea practice, seasonal gatherings, or as a special addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics.

Details

• Kyo Ware / Kyo-yaki

• Motif: Matsu (Pine)

• Hand-painted

• Matcha tea bowl / Chawan

• Made in Japan

As each piece is hand-painted, slight variations in color, brushwork, and appearance are natural.

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.