Moonlit Bloom and Bird Matcha Bowl

On this matcha bowl, a pure white orchid cactus blooms quietly under the night sky, its petals glistening like frost, radiating an air of refined elegance and mystery. In the shadows of the blossoms, a violet macaw sweeps past, its vibrant motion forming a striking contrast to the flower’s serene stillness, the two elements reflecting each other in perfect harmony. Through this work, artist Yamaura Saori channels her love of living creatures and shifting landscapes.

Along the bowl’s surface, the moon is delicately outlined in gold and platinum, shimmering with luminous brilliance and adding a sense of dignity and grace to the scene. The composition feels like a single moment frozen in time, seamlessly uniting the vitality of nature with the sophistication of craftsmanship—an enchanting nocturnal tale, alive with beauty.

Inside the matcha bowl, a deep blue glaze spreads across the interior and bottom, its glossy surface shimmering as though the night sky itself had been gathered into the palm of your hand. The blue unfolds like twilight slowly descending, extending from shadowed depths to the forefront, evoking a profound sense of serenity and infinite depth.

It is shaped using the traditional tebineri (hand-molding) technique, formed by Yamaura's hands, touch by touch. Because of this, its form is not bound by mechanical symmetry or rigid precision, but instead emerges with a natural presence. Along the rim, a delicate accent in gold flows like moonlight, leaving behind a soft and elegant sheen. This subtle golden glow imbues the act of drinking matcha with a sense of ceremony. When held in the hands, one encounters nature, craftsmanship, and the passage of time.

This matcha bowl is more than a vessel—it is a self-contained world. The deep blue glaze becomes the night’s canopy, while the moonlit flowers and the bird dwell as its living spirits. Gaze into its depths, and you glimpse an entire universe: within the small, finite walls of the bowl lies the quiet breath of nature and the subtle rhythm of life

Yamaura Saori

Entre los artistas actuales de cerámica Kutani, Yamaura Saori posee una presencia distintiva. Trabajando desde su estudio en casa, se deja guiar por sus manos a través de sutiles curvas, sutiles distorsiones y suaves transiciones. Sus piezas no se limitan a lo convencional, pero tienen una inconfundible raíz artesanal. Fluida y precisa, intuitiva y técnica a la vez, su cerámica evoca un momento capturado en el tiempo.

Cerámica Kutani

La cerámica Kutani se produce en la región de Kaga, en la prefectura de Ishikawa, con más de 350 años de historia. Se caracteriza por el intenso brillo de sus cinco colores: azul marino, rojo, morado, verde y amarillo. que se aplican a las líneas audaces y atrevidas. Su larga historia se ha desarrollado gracias al esfuerzo incansable y al entusiasmo de quienes han buscado la innovación manteniendo la tradición.