Moonlight Raku Chawan - Moonstone
Moonlight Raku Chawan - Moonstone
Moonlight Raku Chawan - Moonstone (handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan)
Origin: Shoraku Kiln, Kyoto. Founded in 1903, one of the most traditional Raku-yaki Kilns.
Artist: Sasaki Shoraku, 3rd Generation
Material: Clay
Characteristic: Rakuyaki
Dimensions: W:11cm, H:8.0cm
*Raku yaki, 楽焼 has been used in traditional Tea ceremonies for centuries.
Characteristics:
Hand-shaped
Porous
Wabi-sabi 侘寂: A Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection.
Raku initiation:
In a large container, put 1 cup of rice in lukewarm water.
Submerge the chawan in the *rice water mixture for about 15 mins.
The rice helps to seal the pores of the raku chawan; by doing this procedure, the chawan is more durable.
Usage:
Chawan can be used for tea beverages only.
Storage:
Place your chawan in an airy, dry place.
Cleaning:
Place the tea bowl in lukewarm water for about 30 sec, rinse and let it dry.