【Gift Recommendation】Mino Ware - Serene Ripple Matcha Bowl Set of 5

🌸 Japan's Largest Ceramic Producer Exquisite Tableware Specialist – Mino Ware 🏮 Hailing from Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Toki City, Tajimi City, Mizunami City, Kani City), Mino ware is one of Japan's oldest regional kiln-fired ceramics. The tradition of crafting tableware with Mino ware dates back to the 14th century. Today, approximately 60% of Japan's domestic ceramic tableware is Mino ware, making it the nation's top producer. Mino ware tableware is renowned for its simple design, natural materials, and elegant shapes, earning its reputation as one of Japan's finest ceramics. Its characteristics include pure colors, delicate textures, and smooth glazes, positioning it as premium tableware within Japanese ceramic offerings. In 1988, it was officially designated as a National Traditional Craft. 🌿 This is a gift set of blue-green bowls. The comfortable color pairings each feature a unique glaze design, evoking gentle ripples that bring a sense of calm and softness. They are perfect not only for enjoying matcha but also for a variety of other uses, such as rice bowls or donburi bowls. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54332998531_458416a54d_w.jpg 【Characteristics of a Matcha Bowl】 The Japanese tea ceremony places great importance on the preparation and enjoyment of matcha, using specialized "matcha bowls" for whisking. Typically made of pottery, matcha bowls possess the following features: ✅ Wide Opening: The mouth of a matcha bowl is usually wider than that of a regular rice or soup bowl, facilitating the whisking of matcha with a chasen (tea whisk). ✅ Thicker Walls: Matcha bowls are generally thicker to help maintain the temperature of the tea. ✅ Unglazed Bottom with a Pronounced Foot: This design aids in handling and allows for air circulation. ✅ Surface with "Kannyu" (Crazing) or Handcrafted Marks: These absorb the tea, and over time, the glaze color gradually changes. This transformation is considered a process of "nurturing the bowl" in tea ceremony, allowing the vessel and user to grow together. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54333219059_a918656334_w.jpg ※ Comes in a paper gift box. ※ Dimensions: Diameter 10.5 × Height 7 cm, Capacity approx. 380ml. ※ Microwave and dishwasher safe; not oven safe. ※ Each piece is handcrafted by artisans. Slight variations in color and pattern placement are normal and not considered defects. Colors may also vary depending on monitor displays; please refer to the actual product for accuracy.