Blue Brush Rim Kobachi Small Bowl
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This kobachi small bowl features simple blue brushwork painted with natural gosu pigment. The deep indigo stands out against the muted gray-white clay body, with broad brushstrokes around the rim framing the bowl's simple form. Its gently rounded shape and softly curved sides create a natural silhouette, while the clean blue border draws attention to the colors and textures of the food within.
Thick and pleasantly weighty in the hand, it has a reassuring sense of solidity. The maker's mark, delicately impressed on the base, lends the piece an added sense of warmth and craftsmanship.
Handcrafted by the artisans of Omi Shimoda Toubou in Shiga Prefecture, each piece is shaped, painted, and fired entirely by hand within a single workshop. Rooted in a tradition of everyday tableware, it reflects the beauty and honest craftsmanship that have long defined the pottery.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 12.0 cm (4.7 in) x H 5.0 cm (2.0 in) |
| Weight | 260 g (9.2 oz) |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
Crafts
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
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Kobachi Small Bowls
Kobachi, literally “small bowls” in Japanese, are designed for serving appetizers and side dishes. Deeper than a small plate but smaller than a main course or ramen bowl, kobachi are just the right size for light stews and simmered vegetables. Incorporating one or several kobachi bowls into a table setting and arranging dishes of different sizes and colors lends your meal an authentic Japanese atmosphere.
This category includes bowls with diameters under 12.9 cm (5.1 in).
Sometsuke
Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as blue and white ceramics. This classic style is cherished around the world for its elegance. We offer a wide range of blue and white plates, bowls, drinkware, and more.
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