{"product_id":"t-kayori-ume-and-pine","title":"T - Kayori Ume and Pine","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eUme \u0026amp; Pine Matcha Bowl – Kinsai Shochikubai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eThe Ume \u0026amp; Pine Matcha Bowl is a beautifully handcrafted piece from Kyoto, made by \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eT. Nishikawa \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family pottery studio with more than a century of traditional Kiyomizu Ware craftsmanship. This bowl belongs to the \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eKayori\u003c\/em\u003e collection — a series of hand-held matcha bowls made for enjoying matcha in a calm, everyday way while still carrying the elegance of Japanese ceramic artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThis design is inspired by the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eShochikubai\u003c\/strong\u003e motif, a combination of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, each symbolising a meaningful aspect of Japanese culture. Pine represents strength and longevity, bamboo symbolises resilience and flexibility, and plum blossoms stand for renewal and hope. Together, they form a motif historically associated with celebration, harmony, and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eThe bowl is decorated by hand using traditional Kyoto painting methods, with delicate gold accents bringing depth and refinement to the artwork. The warm cream base, detailed enamel colours, and precise brushwork give this bowl a timeless elegance, making it both beautiful to use and equally suited as a decorative collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eThe Ume \u0026amp; Pine bowl is crafted to sit comfortably in the hand, making it ideal for preparing a single serving of matcha or enjoying tea directly from the bowl. Its balanced shape and smooth interior also make whisking easy and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eWhether you’re looking for a special bowl for your daily ritual, a meaningful gift, or a unique piece of Kyoto craftsmanship, the Kinsai Shochikubai Matcha Bowl captures both tradition and artistry in a way that only handmade Japanese ceramics can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raku Matcha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53270692200776,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6187\/4504\/files\/P1000640_0024_Layer1copy24.jpg?v=1762894990","url":"https:\/\/rakumatcha.com\/products\/t-kayori-ume-and-pine","provider":"Raku Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}