Kutani Ware Aochibu Matcha Bowl - Tessen and Blue Dots Design | 抹茶碗 青粒鉄仙

Experience the beauty of traditional Japanese tea culture with this Kutani Ware Aochibu Matcha Bowl - Tessen and Blue Dots Design, handcrafted in Japan and decorated with the exquisite Aochibu technique.

Aochibu is a Kutani painting technique developed during the Taishō era (1912–1926). It involves applying countless tiny blue enamel dots to a coloured background, creating a soft, textured surface with depth and elegance. This meticulous process requires extraordinary patience and precision, as each dot must be the same size and evenly spaced.

The design is further elevated by intricate gold-leaf arabesque floral motifs that depict the Tessen flowers. In Japanese culture, the Tessen carries the meaning of “spiritual beauty”, while its strong vines represent perseverance and mental strength - a symbol of overcoming life’s challenges with grace.

With its generous size (12 cm diameter × 7.6 cm height), this bowl is perfect for preparing and enjoying matcha in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Packaged in a wooden gift box, it is a piece to treasure - equally suited for tea practice, display, or as a meaningful gift.