Aka Raku Chawan by Sasaki Shoraku - Handmade Japanese Matcha Bowl | AKANE Single-Cultivar Its wide body allows tea

Its wide body allows tea leaves to fully unfurl

revealing layers of depth and warmth in every viewing

This teapot is finished using the traditional Mogake (藻掛け) firing technique

SHIN Takayama Chasen (高山茶筌)

Fujita-san’s pieces are highly sought after for their impeccable balance and beauty of use

Aka Raku Chawan by Sasaki Shoraku - Handmade Japanese Matcha Bowl | AKANE Single-Cultivar Its wide body allows teaFew ceramic traditions are as deeply connected to Japanese tea culture as Raku ware. Hand shaped and fired at low temperatures, each bowl is created to be held, admired and enjoyed as part of the tea ceremony. This Aka Raku () chawan is handcrafted by Sasaki Shoraku (), 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