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Elevate your dining experience with our historic Tajimi ceramic Red & Black Brushstroke Flare Bowl, where timeless tradition meets modern design. The striking interplay of vibrant red and deep black brushstrokes creates a sophisticated, unique aesthetic that adds depth and personality to any table setting.
This versatile bowl is perfectly suited for beautifully presenting traditional Japanese noodle dishes such as ramen, udon, and kakesoba (plain soba). Its elegant color palette enhances the visual appeal of any meal, transforming your home dining into an experience reminiscent of a high-end Japanese restaurant.
The Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic: Tradition and Craftsmanship
This exquisite bowl is a product of historic Tajimi ceramic, a renowned ceramic tradition that accounts for over half of Japan's pottery production. Originating in the Momoyama period, historic Tajimi ceramic flourished around Toki City in Gifu Prefecture, gaining prominence with the rise of the Japanese tea ceremony. It was particularly cherished by tea masters who deeply embraced the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, leading to its unique and diverse evolution.
historic Tajimi ceramic is celebrated for its wide array of distinctive styles and colors, including the dignified pale yellow of Kise-Seto, the lustrous black of Seto-Guro, the soft milky white of Shino, and the distinctive green of Oribe. This rich diversity is a hallmark of its enduring legacy.
Important Purchase Information
- As each ceramic piece is handcrafted, slight variations in color, texture, and finish may occur. These unique differences are an inherent part of the charm and authenticity of handmade items, making your bowl truly one-of-a-kind.
The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics
This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 22 cm (8.7 in) x H 8.5 cm (3.3 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 948 g (2.1 lbs) |
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