Raku Chawan - Selenite (handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan)

Origin: *Touan Studio, Kyoto Japan

Material: Clay

Characteristic: *Rakuyaki

Dimensions: W:11cm, H:8.8cm

* Founded in 1918 at Higashiyama Sennyuji Temple in Kyoto

*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.