Matcha bowl Red Raku buy Akaraku　Shouraku kiln made in Japan Kyoto ceramic Tea bowl

Material: Ceramic

Size: Diameter 12cmx Height　8.5cm

Origin: Japan Kyoto ceramic Kyo yaki Made in Japan hand made

Condition:new product(Brand new) with　paper box



This is a Akaraku teacup (above) by Sasaki Shoraku, a Kyoto ware Raku ware potter.

The most basic form of Akaraku, the body is rounded at the waist and stretched gently, and the mouth is slightly hugged inward to create a feminine and gentle shape.
The front of the bowl is covered with charcoal marks, which change into complex colors depending on the melting of the thick Raku glaze.

A spatula mark on the body. The spatula marks run from the upper right to the lower left on both the black and red raku.
If you shine the light strongly, you can see that the spatula marks are made in a surprisingly vigorous manner.

This may be due to the fact that he consciously made the waist thicker when kneading by hand.
There are two types of Akaraku, one with a clay base around the base and one without, but this one is covered with red makeup all the way to the inside.
There are two types of Akaraku, one with a clay base and the other without.

The soft feminine waist is attractive.
The mark around the base is also scraped off one by one, so the finish is different.

The shape of Raku ware born and raised in Kyoto is said to be the shape of the palm of one's hand.



Product No. 5618 Red Tea Bowl Shoraku

The black and red scenery in the photo is an example.
The black charcoal (speckles) marks are different each time it is fired. Please understand that the black charcoal (spots) will be different each time it is fired.


Dimensions: Diameter 12cm, Height 8.5cm, Cosmetic box

The shape, color, and size of each piece will vary due to the handmade nature of the product. 　
The actual color of the item you receive may differ from the color shown on the product page.
The actual color of the item you receive may differ from the color shown on the product page due to the lighting, computer, monitor type and settings used when taking the picture.


History of Shoraku Ceramics Shoraku III, Raku ware potter

Shoraku has been engaged in Raku ware since his grandfather's generation.
He built a kiln in Kiyomizu-zaka, Kyoto, and specialized in the manufacture and sale of tea utensils.
In 1944, he moved to the side of Kameoka Yada Shrine.
In 1944, he moved to Kameoka near Yada Shrine.
With the help of Mr. Ojinzaburo Deguchi and Mr. Oda Sesshou, former head priest of Daitokuji Temple, the kiln was reopened.
The tea ceremony is flourishing these days, and I have been working with earth, fire and water for 100 years.
I hope you will continue to patronize my work as it is known by many people.

Raku ware potter Sasaki Shoraku

The following is a quote from Mr. Sasaki Shoraku's own note

Notes on the use of Raku ware works
(Please note the following especially for Raku bowls)
　Soak in water or lukewarm water before use.
New bowls should be soaked for a minute or two, while familiar bowls should be soaked for 30 seconds.
This is to keep the teacup clean, prevent it from getting dirty, and also to prevent it from breaking.　
　When you put away your used teacups
Wipe off the water and let it dry thoroughly.
It depends on the season, but please do not put it away in a box for about a week.
Please do not put it in a box for about a week.
If you put the tea bowl in a box with water in it, it may damage the tea bowl and
If the tea bowl is stored in a box with moisture, it will be damaged and the damp smell will be transferred to the tea bowl.
If the cup smells, please use it every day.
In the event that the teacup gets smelly, it can be treated by making tea in the teacup every day.
The smell will naturally go away after about a week of use.
If the smell is still bothering you, please contact the store where you purchased it.
Raku tea bowls are made of a rough base and are soft.
Therefore, hot water may ooze out.
Also, it is sensitive to acidity.
Please do not put acidic foods (dried plums, vinegar, etc.) in the bowl.
Raku ware is mainly used as tea utensils.
　Raku ware is a pottery made buy mainly for tea ceremony utensils.
Do not use it as tableware.

(Scissors marks)
Raku tea bowls, especially black Raku, have scissors marks on them.
These marks are left by the scissors when they are removed from the kiln at high temperature.
It is a mark left by the firing method that has continued without change from the era of Rikyu and Chojiro to today.
These marks are left by the firing method that has remained unchanged since the days of Rikyu and Chojiro.
We hope you will use it as a trace of wabicha.