Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº8

Kurinuki Matcha Bowl Nº8 is a hand-carved, sculptural ceramic bowl crafted using the Japanese kurinuki technique. Carved from a beige stoneware with wave-like carvings, it has a strong, sculptural presence. Compared to brown stoneware bowls in the collection, this piece has a slightly heavier feel.

The exterior of this bowl is left unglazed, revealing raw clay textures and visible tool marks. The rhythmic 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, creating a soft contrast to the raw exterior. Intentional glaze crazing lines (fine surface lines in the glaze) appears, adding depth and character over time.

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

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.

Special care piece. The glaze may develop light staining within the thin surface lines from tea over time. Please refer to the care instructions below to keep the surface refreshed.

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.