Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº2

Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº2 is a hand-carved, one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. Designed for the ritual of matcha mixing and drinking, it is carved from a single block of dark brown stoneware, giving it a grounded, sculptural presence.

Unlike other pottery techniques, kurinuki begins with a solid block of clay. Each 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. No two pieces are exactly alike.

This bowl has expressive painted brushstrokes in browns and blues, along with locally collected wild clay and sand inclusions. Inspired by traditional matcha bowls, it’s designed for both mixing and sipping (without a spout) – to enhance the ceremonial experience. It invites a moment of pause: to observe its unique textures, its decoration, form and to be present before your first sip.

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

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