Emi Nakagawa: Handmade Matcha Bowl with Bamboo Box resealable slightly grassy

slightly grassy

the aroma of the Higashiyama can be characterised to be a bit more floral and elegant

about 6 grams each

organic sakura leaves

The fragrance rising from the pan is both vibrant and somehow nostalgic

Emi Nakagawa: Handmade Matcha Bowl with Bamboo Box resealable slightly grassyThis matcha bowl was created by mixing clay and ashes of twigs and leaves of buckwheat from Tokushima. The color of this bowl comes from the buckwheat ashes, and each piece has different "expression" in its color and shape. The bamboo box was handmade by the ceramic artist's father, who began bamboo craft a result of a local project. The project aimed at revitalizing fireflies in the river through environmental conservation, and doing so bamboo