Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº18 — available soon

Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº18 is a hand-carved, sculptural ceramic bowl crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. Carved from a brick-red stoneware with expressive carvings and textured areas, its sculptural presence gives it a satisfying weight in the hands.

The exterior of this bowl is left unglazed, revealing various raw clay textures and visible marks of the carving process. The cuts emphasize the movement of the hand and the natural resistance of the material. The interior and rim are finished with a matte white glaze with a porous surface that naturally develops the subtle shade over time.

Inspired by traditional matcha bowls, it is designed for both whisking and drinking (without a spout), inviting a moment of pause — to observe its textures, decoration, and form, and to settle into presence before the first sip.

It is marked on the base with its design number.

What is kurinuki?

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.

A one-of-a-kind piece — this bowl is made individually and is not restocked after it is sold. However, while it cannot be reproduced in an exact manner, custom orders for a similar piece can be discussed via email.