AKABI Bizen Handmade Matcha Bowl Chawan

Bizen-yaki Handmade Matcha Chawan by SOUMA MITSURA

Handcrafted in Bizen, Okayama, home to one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. This matcha chawan embodies over a thousand years of ceramic tradition. Unlike glazed pottery, Bizen-yaki is unglazed, with its surface transformed entirely by the unpredictable alchemy of fire, ash and earth.

The striking red-brown patterns across this bowl are the result of Hidasuki (緋襷) firing, where rice straw wrapped around the vessel leaves vivid flame-like markings during the long, wood-fired kiln process. No two pieces are ever alike; each bears a unique dialogue between clay and fire.

Designed for the Japanese tea ceremony yet versatile for modern tea rituals, this chawan balances rustic warmth with refined simplicity. The iron-rich Bizen clay retains heat beautifully, while its natural texture offers a grounding, tactile experience with every whisk and sip.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentic Heritage: A vessel shaped by one of Japan’s oldest pottery traditions
• One-of-a-Kind Beauty: Each firing creates unique flame-kissed patterns, no two are alike
• Perfect for Matcha Rituals: Wide, balanced form for whisking smooth froth
• Grounding Experience: The natural texture and earthy tones connect your ritual to nature
• Made to Last: Durable, iron-rich clay that develops deeper character with use

Product Details

+ Dimension: Approx. D128mm x H80mm

+ Region: Bizen, Japan

+ Artist: Souma Mitsuru

+ Material: Clay

+ Forming: Wheel throwing

+ Shape: Ido-gata