Clad in Light Faceted Matcha Bowl MAKER_Yasuo Okazaki The gentle gradation over the

The gentle gradation over the muted green surface recalls traditional Japanese scene painting

it’s perfect for grinding ingredients like sesame and sansho (Japanese pepper) to bring out their rich flavors and elevate your dishes

bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears

while the unglazed areas highlight a beautifully rough texture

two skilled female artisans with over 40 years of experience paint intricate and graceful patterns

Clad in Light Faceted Matcha Bowl MAKER_Yasuo Okazaki The gentle gradation over theClad in Light Faceted Matcha Bowl by Seto ware artist Taruta Hiroshi is a piece defined by quiet refinement. Delicately formed and glazed in pale celadon, the bowl carries a light, graceful presence. Taruta employs the linear hotarude technique, carving thin diagonal slits across the surface. Building on this technique, he further refines the exterior by adding faceted cuts around the carved grooves. A sense of rhythm and dimensional depth enrich the