Blue Line Square Kobachi Small Bowl
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This kobachi small bowl is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the bowl elegantly. Meticulously painted in the sometsuke style using a cobalt blue underglaze, each piece embodies the essence of Seto sometsuke ware.
Though square, the form exhibits subtle irregularities, allowing one to feel the warmth of handmade craftsmanship amid its sharpness. Since the painting is done by hands, no two pieces are exactly alike. Each stroke varies in thickness, neither too straight nor too rigid, exuding a gentle softness.
Its size is ideal for presenting a single serving of salad, fruit, and side dishes. The depth of the bowl makes it versatile for serving dishes with broth or even ice cream. It's a piece that can be utilized regardless of the season.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 11.5 cm (4.5 in) x H 5 cm (2 in) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Founded in 1919, SINGAMA is a family-run pottery studio in Shinano, a small town nestled in the northeastern hills of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Using high-quality local clay, the studio specializes in Seto sometsuke—white porcelain adorned with soft, indigo blue designs. Each piece is hand-painted and crafted to express comfort, with gentle forms and warmth that feel at home on the everyday table.
Crafts
Made in and around Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, Seto ware encompasses a wide range of ceramics that reflect centuries of craftsmanship and innovation. As one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyo), the Seto region holds a distinguished place in the country’s ceramic heritage. It was also a pioneer in porcelain mass-production, and its widespread use gave rise to the word setomono—a term still used today to refer to ceramics in general.
Remarkable for its stylistic breadth, Seto is one of the few regions in Japan where both stoneware and porcelain are made. From simple everyday tableware to more refined pieces, Seto ware continues to shape the rhythm of daily life with creations that balance tradition and creativity.
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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. It is cherished worldwide for its cobalt blue and white contrast. The visually appealing design, combined with a fine, smooth finish and lightweight feel, enhances the user experience. This makes it especially valued not only in tableware but also in art pieces.
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