Hand-Painted Matcha Bowl – Weeping Cherry Blossom Sakura

This matcha bowl features a graceful weeping cherry blossom (shidare-zakura) design. Each piece is hand-painted and delicately accented with gold leaf, creating a subtle sense of depth, as if the cherry blossom petals are gently unfolding in bloom.

It comes with both a traditional wooden kiribako (paulownia box) and a paper box.

Kyō-yaki Potter: Tanaka Banshō

Tanaka Banshō is a Kyoto-based ceramic artist working in the tradition of Kyō-yaki (Kiyomizu ware), one of Japan’s most refined ceramic styles. His work centers on tea utensils, especially matcha bowls, created with a deep respect for the aesthetics and spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Characteristics of His Work

• Elegant and refined decoration
  His pieces often feature delicate hand-painted motifs inspired by the seasons, reflecting Kyoto’s long-standing artistic sensibility.
• Harmony of tradition and modern taste
  While rooted in classical techniques, his work carries a quiet modernity, making it suitable for both traditional tea settings and contemporary lifestyles.
• Lightness and sophistication
  Unlike more rustic pottery styles, Kyō-yaki is known for its refined forms and graceful finishes, which are clearly expressed in Tanaka Banshō’s work.
  
  

About Kyō-yaki (Kiyomizu Ware)

Kyō-yaki refers to ceramics produced in Kyoto, historically associated with the cultural world of tea. Rather than being defined by a single clay or technique, it is known for its diversity, elegance, and close relationship with tea culture.