{"product_id":"miru-tamba-ware-handmade-matcha-bowl-chawan","title":"Japanese Spouted Matcha Bowl – Handmade Tamba-yaki Katakuchi Chawan | MIRU by POEMS","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"206\"\u003eMIRU: Tamba-yaki Matcha Chawan with spout by Tanbun-gama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eMIRU is a vibrant dialogue between ancient earth and contemporary expression. A deeply tactile and visually refreshing piece, it is ideal for the tea enthusiast seeking a \"boutique discovery\" that bridges the 800-year heritage of Tamba Sasayama with a modern, artistic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Artisan Heritage: A Legacy of the Six Ancient Kilns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis chawan carries the pedigree of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eTanbun gama\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most distinguished climbing kilns in the historic pottery village of Tachikui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted by the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eTanaka family\u003c\/b\u003e, now in their 4th and 5th generations of mastery. The kiln is currently led by master potter Tanaka Shigeyoshi and his son, who continue to push the boundaries of traditional Tamba-yaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanbun gama is a cornerstone of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eTamba-yaki\u003c\/b\u003e, officially recognized as one of Japan’s \"Six Ancient Kilns\" (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eRokkoryo\u003c\/i\u003e). This lineage represents a continuous ceramic tradition dating back to the Heian period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhilosophy of \"Beauty in Use\":\u003c\/b\u003e Following the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eMingei\u003c\/i\u003e (folk art) philosophy, Tanbun gama focuses on creating pieces that are not just museum-quality art, but soulful tools designed to be held and used in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/blogs\/the-art-of-the-tea-table\/tamba-yaki-the-elegant-soul-of-the-ancient-fires\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; Tamba-yaki: The Elegant Soul of the Ancient Fires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVibrant Streaming Glaze (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eNagashi-yu\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The surface is defined by playful, decisive splashes of emerald green and cobalt blue glaze. This technique creates a \"living\" movement across the bowl, reminiscent of moss and spring water against the sun-drenched earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Spouted Form (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eKatakuchi\u003c\/i\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"spouted\" silhouette makes the pouring  of matcha easy into smaller cups or your lattes. Its generous width and organic rim make it a warming, intimate vessel for direct whisking and drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Tamba Clay:\u003c\/b\u003e The body is composed of iron-rich, sandy clay local to the Sasayama region. Its warm, buff-colored \"scorch\" marks are a direct result of the intense heat and wood ash inside the climbing kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Dimension: Approx. D130mm x H115mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Region: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTamba Sasayama, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+ Kiln: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTanbun Gama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+ Material: Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForming: Wheel throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POEMS Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45409138278444,"sku":"3021","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3535\/0828\/files\/MIRU_Matcha_Bowl_1.jpg?v=1774928418","url":"https:\/\/poemsteaatelier.com.au\/products\/miru-tamba-ware-handmade-matcha-bowl-chawan","provider":"POEMS Tea Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}