Ale-net Momoyama Red Crackle Matcha Bowl - 450ml

The Ale-net Momoyama Red Crackle Matcha Bowl embodies the rustic elegance of Japanese tea culture. Its vivid red glaze is accentuated by delicate crackle patterns (kannyū) — a hallmark of traditional Japanese pottery that symbolises the beauty of imperfection and the passage of time. The warm red tones evoke the bold and expressive spirit of the historical Momoyama period.

Each bowl is handcrafted, ensuring no two are exactly alike. The gently curved, asymmetrical form fits comfortably in the hands for whisking and savouring matcha, while the natural crackle texture adds depth and individuality — an artful reflection of wabi-sabi aesthetics.

What's Included

• 1 x Ale-net Momoyama Red Crackle Matcha Bowl (Chawan) - 450ml

Also available as the Momoyama Red Crackle Matcha Bowl & Whisk Set, which includes a bamboo whisk (chasen).

Key Features

• Crackle Glaze (Kannyū): A delicate crackle pattern — a classic and celebrated technique in Japanese pottery that reflects the beauty of imperfection.
• Vibrant Momoyama Red: A warm, expressive red glaze that adds bold elegance to the tea ceremony.
• Handcrafted Quality: Each bowl is unique, with a gently curved, irregular form that fits comfortably in the hands.
• Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic: Embodies the Japanese spirit of finding beauty in handmade imperfection and natural form.
• Mino Ware Craftsmanship: Made in Japan from authentic Mino ware porcelain.

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher and microwave safe, though hand washing is recommended to best preserve the crackle glaze.
• Can be stored in the refrigerator.
• Not suitable for use in an oven or on direct heat.
• As this is handcrafted pottery, please expect minor imperfections and natural variations in glaze, pattern, and shape — these are part of its character.

About the Momoyama Style

The Momoyama period (1573–1615) was a dynamic era in Japanese history renowned for bold and opulent artistic expression. In pottery, this period saw the flourishing of tea ceremony wares that moved away from perfect symmetry, embracing rustic textures, expressive glazes, and the wabi-sabi appreciation of asymmetrical beauty. The Momoyama Red Crackle bowl continues this legacy, blending vivid colour with traditional crackle glazing to create a timeless piece for the tea table.

About Mino Ware

Mino ware (Mino-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery produced in the Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest pottery-producing region. Its history spans over 1,300 years, and its adaptable designs have evolved to suit changing lifestyles, making it the most popular style of pottery in Japan today.

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