Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº1

Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº1 is a hand-carved, sculptural ceramic bowl crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. Carved from a dark brown stoneware, the form is shaped intuitively, resulting in a strong, organic presence that feels closer to a small sculpture than conventional tableware.

Unlike other pottery techniques, kurinuki begins with a solid block of clay. The bowl is slowly carved from a single mass of stoneware, allowing the form to emerge through subtraction rather than addition. This intuitive process creates textured, sculptural surfaces and organic asymmetry, as the material and hands guide its character.

The exterior of this bowl features an experimental finish with expressive painted brushstrokes of different browns and white, with locally collected wild clay and sand inclusions.

Inspired by traditional matcha bowls, it is designed for both whisking and sipping (without a spout), supporting a quiet, intentional tea ritual. The bowl invites a moment of pause — to observe its textures, decoration, and form, and to settle into presence before the first sip.

This bowl has a half-cylindrical shape (hantsutsu-gata chawan), with straighter sides and a flatter bottom, making it easier to whisk matcha.

Special care piece. Please read the care instructions below — the porous interior surface requires a little extra attention.

This is a single-made, one-off object. While an identical piece cannot be reproduced, pre-order for a similar style can be discussed via email.