Black Raku Matcha Bowl

Experience the essence of Raku ware, long valued in the Japanese tea ceremony, through this black Raku matcha bowl.

Hand-shaped by a master artisan, this black Raku (Kuro Raku) matcha bowl is fired at around 1000°C (1832°F) and drawn from the kiln at a precisely judged moment, giving the surface its deep, lustrous sheen. The design favors quiet restraint, letting form and glaze speak for themselves. No two bowls are identical. Each one carries its own silhouette and glaze character, shaped by the hand of the maker and the natural variations of the kiln.

Black Raku is rooted in wabi, an aesthetic that values simplicity and stillness. In the practice of chanoyu, the Japanese tea ceremony, Raku matcha bowls are appreciated for the way they frame the act of drinking tea. The deep black surface of this bowl brings out the vivid green of the matcha, while the softly fired clay offers a balanced weight in the hands and a gentle warmth at the lips.

Presented in a wooden box adorned with calligraphy, this matcha bowl is beautifully suited for those who value the practice of making and drinking matcha, as well as for collectors who appreciate Raku ware for its individuality and presence.

Raku Studio Waraku

Founded around 1830 in Gion, Kyoto, Raku Studio Waraku has carried forward the spirit of Raku ware through nearly two centuries of quiet dedication. The studio specializes in tea ceremony essentials like matcha bowls as well as refined kaiseki tableware.

At the heart of Waraku’s philosophy is the belief in “one and only.” No two of their matcha bowls are ever the same. Each piece is formed with a commitment to individuality as not mere variation, but the essence itself. This approach gives rise to the deep presence and character inherent in each of Waraku’s pieces.