Shino Gifu Whisper | Hand‑Thrown Wabi‑Sabi Chawan (M31)

You’ve looked at mass‑produced bowls and felt something’s missing. You want something real, with soul. This hand‑thrown chawan answers that. It’s 12.9 cm wide, 7.8 cm tall, fired in Gifu’s Shino tradition; each curve shows a story.

When you pick it up, you feel its balance... thick, earthy walls, slight indentations under the rim. The glaze is soft oatmeal‑tone with pinched bubbles and crisp flecks that play in light. Inside, subtle ripple marks cradle your matcha or soup. The bare foot shows clay body and firing scars that prove it’s handmade in a kiln, not churned out by machine.

These imperfections (small pits, speckles, uneven glaze) are proof of purpose, wabi‑sabi beauty.

This bowl brings the quiet rituals of Japanese tea culture into your space. It is a bridge to slow mornings, mindful sipping, and the calm in imperfection. Because it’s a genuine vintage Japanese ceramic bowl, you’re not just buying pottery; you’re inviting ancient craft into your hands. You feel the history of traditional Japanese ceramics, Shino glaze signs, and the calm of Koishiwara ware’s rustic charm.

Yes, it might look rough, and it might feel slightly off‑round. That’s the point. You don’t want perfect; you want real. The shape fits your hand just right. It holds 200 ml comfortably. It warms in your palms. It’s as much a part of your ritual as your whisk or tea.

Collectors know a collectible Japanese tea bowl when they see one. But you don’t need to be a collector to sense it. The Shino glaze brings soft crackle and honey-blushed clay that ages with use. In mugs, cups, chawan, this bowl stands out because it’s thick‑walled and intimate. It's aesthetic. It’s a companion dish for slow living.

Take it home and make it yours. Let it grace your table, hold your matcha, or serve tonight’s broth. It’s where function meets ancient artistry, where your kitchen becomes a miniature tea house.

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Please note:

Many of these bowls are vintage and may have small cracks, stains, or chips.

They were originally made in Japan for drinking tea (HS: 6912.00 or 6911.10), but we sell them as decorative items (HS: 6913.10) since there are no test results or certificates.

Some bowls come with free outer boxes (wood or cardboard), but this varies by item.

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We do not accept OEM or branding requests.

Free EMS shipping from Japan is included; our trading company in Fukuoka handles all exports from our warehouse there.

Each bowl is one of a kind; once sold, it won’t be restocked.

If you prefer UPS or FedEx, email us before ordering.