Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea giving the deep black ground

giving the deep black ground a commanding presence of its own

rounded fullness at the center—graceful and well-balanced

meticulously hand-painted flower patterns

A carefully shaved finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood

Hand-painted in the traditional sometsuke style

Oribe Stone-Impressed Matcha Bowl Hydrangea giving the deep black groundIn this matcha bowl, Iga ware artisan Fukushima Kazuhiro pursues a form that carries the weight of carved earth. Its irregular silhouette and textured walls lend it a sculptural beauty, a presence that feels both intentional and elemental. In hand, the bowl retains the density of its clay origins, offering a quiet strength within its asymmetry. The bowl is made through kurinuki, a technique in which the outer form is shaped from a solid block of clay