This handmade glass pouring chawan (matcha bowl) features a wide, round shape for easy whisking and an elegantly crafted spout for serving usucha to multiple guests, or for making lattes. This piece is decorated in the 巴 - Tomoe colourway with swirling white brush strokes replicating the traditional Japanese tomoe motif.
Designed by Yasaburo Tanimura of Suikaen, this piece was handcrafted by Shigehiko Kawakita-san of Nara Blown Glass Studio
Specifications
Made in Japan. Ships from the United States.
Width: 12 cm (4.7 in)
Height: 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
Capacity: 200 ml
Please note: this piece is handmade and there is significant variation between patterns.
Meet Suikaen (翠華園)About the Artist
Suikaen is headed by Yasaburo Tanimura (谷村弥三郎), a 25th generation chasen maker who has carried on his family's 500 year old tradition and is one of the only 18 remaining chasen masters. These chashaku are made from locally grown bamboo in the small village of Takayama (高山) in northwest Nara prefecture.
Yasaburo-san's son and daughter-in-law, Kei and Yumi, manage many of their family business' operations and work to continue their craft and heritage.
