Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl with Crazing Glaze - Grey Shino / 灰志野 抹茶碗 kokuzo A revered character in Japanese

A revered character in Japanese calligraphy

These auspicious patterns have been handed down since ancient times and give modern tableware a sense of luxury

delicate lines

It’s a statement piece that still feels at home in everyday spaces

Sourced from the well-known Gifu Prefecture(岐阜県)

Sanpouen Kiln Handmade Matcha Bowl with Crazing Glaze - Grey Shino / 灰志野 抹茶碗 kokuzo A revered character in JapaneseIn the Akazu () district of Seto lies Sanpouen Kiln (), a workshop that has carried its craft through six generations. Today it is led by Kato Tatsunobu, who studied both material engineering and pottery before returning to his family kiln in 2008. At first encounter, his matcha bowls stand out with a quiet strength and refinement their balance, surface, and depth of glaze reveal a mastery that feels rare in todays world. But as we came to know his