{"product_id":"aka-raku-chawan-by-sasaki-shoraku-handmade-japanese-matcha-bowl","title":"Aka Raku Chawan by Sasaki Shoraku - Handmade Japanese Matcha Bowl | AKANE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew ceramic traditions are as deeply connected to Japanese tea culture as \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eRaku ware\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-shaped and fired at low temperatures, each bowl is created to be held, admired and enjoyed as part of the tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eAka Raku (赤楽)\u003c\/strong\u003e chawan is handcrafted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eSasaki Shoraku (佐々木松楽)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected Kyoto kiln dedicated to preserving the centuries-old Raku tradition. Its warm iron-red glaze reveals subtle variations in tone, delicate crackles and natural darkened areas created during firing. Every mark is unique, making each bowl a singular expression of clay, fire and the artisan's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollection Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade by Sasaki Shoraku (佐々木松楽) in Kyoto, Japan\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Aka Raku (Red Raku) technique, developed specifically for Japanese tea ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-shaped form with a naturally balanced feel in the hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick walls retain warmth, ideal for whisking and drinking matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich iron-red glaze with natural crackles and firing variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D105mm x H85mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Artist\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasaki Shoraku (佐々木松楽)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Material: Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Sasaki Shoraku (佐々木松楽)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sasaki Shoraku kiln is one of Kyoto's respected Raku workshops, continuing the tradition of handcrafting tea bowls inspired by the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony. Each piece is individually formed by hand, embracing the subtle irregularities and warmth that have defined Raku ware for more than four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45775018917932,"sku":"3028","price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/AKANEChawan1.jpg?v=1783494040","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/aka-raku-chawan-by-sasaki-shoraku-handmade-japanese-matcha-bowl","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}