{"title":"Article recommendation: mino-ware","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"handcrafted-ceramic-matcha-tea-bowl","title":"Mino Ware Café au Lait Bowl - Scattered Gold \u0026 Silver Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined fusion of Mino ware, Japanese lacquer artistry, and precious metal leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl is individually shaped on a potter’s wheel in the tradition of Mino ware, giving every piece its own subtle variations in form and character. The white porcelain surface is then enhanced with a special lacquer finish and delicately scattered with genuine gold and silver leaf, creating a shimmering composition that changes beautifully with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the soft white ceramic and the brilliance of the metallic leaf gives the bowl a quiet sense of luxury—traditional in technique, yet distinctly contemporary in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned not only to be admired, but to be used, the bowl is dishwasher-safe and treated to help protect the porcelain from staining, making it suitable for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for café au lait, coffee, tea, desserts, or simply as an elegant object on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a traditional paulownia wood box, it also makes a distinctive gift for anyone who appreciates Japanese craftsmanship and modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiko Fujii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53560027119925,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1779\/8453\/files\/modern-japan-crafts-ceramic-matcha-bowl_c8f91431-31b9-4e4f-8042-e5738108f208.webp?v=1789282782"},{"product_id":"mino-ware-matcha-bowl-jet-black-lacquer-gold-leaf","title":"Mino Ware Matcha Bowl - Jet Black Lacquer \u0026 Gold Leaf","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA timeless Japanese form, reimagined in black and gold.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrafted in the tradition of Mino ware, this matcha bowl combines the organic beauty of wheel-thrown ceramics with the rich depth of Japanese lacquer artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe deep jet-black finish creates a dramatic canvas for scattered gold-leaf accents, which catch the light with every movement of the bowl. Against the darkness of the lacquer, each fragment of gold appears almost suspended on the surface—giving the piece a bold yet refined presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach bowl is shaped by hand on a potter’s wheel, resulting in subtle variations in form that make every piece unique. Traditional ceramic craftsmanship is then combined with specialized lacquer techniques to create textures and visual depth that ceramics alone cannot achieve. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDesigned for enjoying matcha, yet striking enough to stand on its own as an object of Japanese design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd despite its sophisticated finish, the bowl is dishwasher-safe, bringing together craftsmanship, beauty, and everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiko Fujii","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53624421908789,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1779\/8453\/files\/modern-japan-crafts-mino-ware-matcha-bowl-black-gold.jpg?v=1790070372"},{"product_id":"mino-ware-matcha-bowl-gold-silver-speckled-leaf-lacquer-ceramic","title":"Mino Ware Matcha Bowl – Gold, Silver or Speckled Leaf, Lacquer + Ceramic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collaboration between Mino ware and YOSHIHIKO FUJII. The body is crafted on a Mino-yaki potter's wheel, and the white porcelain is given a special treatment that prevents staining while the porcelain is still left unglazed (bisque-fired). Leaf is then applied to the inside of the bowl, giving each matcha bowl its own glowing lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePottery and porcelain are types of ceramics, a general term for products made by firing inorganic materials in a kiln. Special lacquer is applied to the ceramic surface, using lacquerware coating techniques to achieve expressions that pottery alone cannot. This is a new ceramic series: Lacquer + Ceramic. It is dishwasher-safe lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade on a potter's wheel, so size and shape vary slightly from bowl to bowl. Choose from three interiors: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf and Speckled Leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Leaf Interior: diameter approx. 140 mm (5.51 in), height approx. 48 mm (1.89 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Leaf Interior: diameter approx. 140 mm (5.51 in), height approx. 48 mm (1.89 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled Leaf Interior: diameter approx. 138 mm (5.43 in), height approx. 46 mm (1.81 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mino ware white porcelain with lacquer and leaf decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Leaf Interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Leaf Interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeckled Leaf Interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes are approximate. As each piece is handmade on a potter's wheel, variations in size and shape may occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors may appear slightly different from the photos depending on your display settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NuriKobou Fujii","offers":[{"title":"Gold Leaf Interior","offer_id":67576725897525,"sku":"NKF-188778387","price":181.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Leaf Interior","offer_id":67576725930293,"sku":"NKF-188778675","price":181.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Speckled Leaf Interior","offer_id":67576725963061,"sku":"NKF-188778720","price":181.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1779\/8453\/files\/188778387.jpg?v=1790401321"}],"url":"https:\/\/modernjapancrafts.com\/collections\/mjc-rec-pool-mino-ware.oembed","provider":"Modern Japan Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}