Nerikomi Chawan Tea Bowl #1 in Sunset and Speckle

Nerikomi is a specialized Japanese art form that incorporates colored clay into a "fabric" made of clay and applied to or shaped into a hand-built piece of pottery. Patterns are created by stacking layers of colored porcelain to form a block. Layers are then shaved off the block and cut into a variety of patterns, which become a part of a slab of clay, and are shaped into a new clay vessel. It is an extensive process, but the end result can be spectacular. 

Nerikomi Tea Bowl #1 is shaped into a Japanese chawan. It is built upon the principle of "Wabi-Sabi," which considers imperfection as perfection. Chawan are often used in ceremonial matcha tea events. The tea bowl has a definite front side with a stylized flower cut from the nerikomi block. It has diagonal layers of colored clay in the colors of a desert sunset on the sides, which are applied to a handbuilt chawan tea bowl and covered with a white speckled glaze. Holds approximately 8 ounces of liquid. Food, dishwasher, and microwave safe. 

Size: 3.5"H x 4.25"D x 12"C
**Please check measurements with your desired measuring tool before ordering. It is difficult to judge size by photos alone. **

This listing is for one (1) chawan tea bowl with the dimensions above.

SHIPMENT PROCESSING TIME: All in-stock orders are processed within 1-3 business days. Custom orders require a 3-week lead time.

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