Black and Gold Matcha Bowl ORIGIN_Bizen Ware The base of the rice

The base of the rice bowl is finished in green with a blue grape and leaf design

in which black lacquer is applied over a coat of vermilion lacquer

Crafted from betula grossa

The restrained matte texture of these chopstick rests is beautifully crafted

The pattern and coloring are named kazemon (wind pattern) to evoke the image of wind flowing in a purple-gold color

Black and Gold Matcha Bowl ORIGIN_Bizen Ware The base of the riceInspired by a legendary golden matcha bowl made in the Momoyama period of the 16th century, this golden matcha bowl is a luxurious and elegant ware for the experience of drinking tea, reenacting the fascination of the aesthetics of 16th century Azuchi Momoyama style. The green hue of matcha is beautifully enclosed by the radiating brilliance of gold leaf. As your eyes adorn the infinite glare of gold, the sweet and herbal fragrance of matcha strikes