This Black Raku tea bowl, crafted by Sasaki Matsuraku, carries the refined tradition of Raku ware, a ceramic art form deeply rooted in Japanese tea culture. The name Matsuraku is closely tied to the Shōraku Kiln, a historic pottery workshop established in Kyoto, known for preserving handcrafted Raku techniques through generations.
This tea bowl exemplifies the low-temperature firing and hand-molded shaping characteristic of Raku ware, creating a deep black glaze with natural variations, enhancing the contrast with matcha’s vibrant green hue.
Its organic, irregular form embraces the philosophy of wabi-sabi, celebrating imperfection and uniqueness in every piece.
