Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl - Black Oribe Fuji / 黒織部富士 抹茶碗 needVolume heralds of spring's arrival

heralds of spring's arrival

The piece showcases intricate details

Adorned with an enchanting scene of two majestic peacocks amidst a riot of colourful blooms beneath a flourishing plum tree

ensuring convenience and hygiene

It is a famous kiln that incorporates modern sensibility into traditional styles and researches shapes

Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl - Black Oribe Fuji / 黒織部富士 抹茶碗 needVolume heralds of spring's arrivalIn the Akazu () district of Seto lies Sanpoen Kiln (), a workshop that has carried its craft through six generations. Today it is led by Kato Tatsunobu, who studied both material engineering and pottery before returning to his family kiln in 2008. At first encounter, his matcha bowls stand out with a quiet strength and refinement their balance, surface, and depth of glaze reveal a mastery that feels rare in todays world. But as we came to know his