{"product_id":"joseon-karatsu-mino-yaki-chawan","title":"Joseon Karatsu Mino-yaki Chawan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted matcha bowl from Kiyohide Yokoi's workshop features the Joseon Karatsu style, a traditional technique introduced by Korean potters in the late 16th century. Two distinct glazes meet and flow together during firing, creating a beautiful boundary between the pale, creamy upper glaze and rich amber-brown lower glaze. Made in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, each piece is individually glazed, resulting in unique variations in color, pattern, and where the two glazes meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYokoi has been making pottery for over 40 years in the Mino region and holds the qualification of Dentō Kōgeishi (Traditional Craftsman), a prestigious certification awarded by the Japanese government to master artisans who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication to preserving traditional techniques. His workshop merges Mino-yaki pottery with traditional Karatsu styles, creating pieces with rich, earthy tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMino-yaki refers to pottery made in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, which produces roughly half of all Japanese ceramics and is renowned for its diverse glazing techniques and innovative styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12cm diameter × 8cm height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Each bowl in this series is unique. The piece you receive will vary from what is shown in the photographs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47525858377951,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/MadeinJapanMatchaBowl04694View2.jpg?v=1761414733","url":"https:\/\/www.thesteepingroom.mom\/products\/joseon-karatsu-mino-yaki-chawan","provider":"The Steeping Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}