{"title":"RAKU WARE","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-pointillism","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Pointillism","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is a fine example of a pointillism work finely arranged in white clay on a light blue base. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：14.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：14.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266664362213,"sku":"1901000","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_03_56.png?v=1786802757"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-samurai-helmet","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Samurai Helmet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is a tea bowl depicting a Samurai helmet on a subdued black base. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：287g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266665443557,"sku":"1901001","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_25_24.png?v=1786804049"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-wreath-of-cherry-blossom","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Wreath of Cherry Blossom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is a tea bowl with a drawing of cherry blossoms that seems to have a gentle resonance. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：287g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266666459365,"sku":"1901002","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_41_14.png?v=1786804965"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-cherry-blossom","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Cherry Blossom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis flat tea bowl features a delicate design of cherry blossoms dancing in the spring breeze. Raku ware is a tea bowl specifically crafted for the tea ceremony. The bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to whisk and serve matcha perfectly. Additionally, the rim curves slightly inward, preventing tea from dripping and allowing for an elegant drinking experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is formed by hand-kneading (te-zukune), using only hands and spatulas, resulting in unique distortions and a warm, thick shape. This asymmetry reflects the \"beauty of imperfection\" (Wabi-sabi). In the world of tea ceremony, there is a traditional ranking: \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, San-Karatsu\" (First Raku, second Hagi, third Karatsu), establishing Raku ware as the most prestigious of all matcha bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：270g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266668032229,"sku":"1901003","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_12_07.png?v=1786799926"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-flat-tea-bowl-gold-fish","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Flat Tea Bowl \/ Gold Fish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis flat tea bowl features a drawing of Nishikigyo swimming gracefully in a goldfish bowl. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：13.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：13.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：6.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：237g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266715807973,"sku":"1901004","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_21_47_54.png?v=1786798366"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-bamboo","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Bamboo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe window mold is punched out of the base color and decorated with a picture of a bamboo. How about this product for the season of fresh greenery? Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：270g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266716397797,"sku":"1901005","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_21_58_43.png?v=1786798852"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-ears-of-rice","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Ears of Rice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is a red tea bowl with a painting of ears of rice in full harvest. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：260g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266717806821,"sku":"1901006","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_42_51.png?v=1786801651"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-irises","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Irises","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis tea bowl depicts a group of irises in the evening. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：11.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：269g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266719969509,"sku":"1901007","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_52_28.png?v=1786802056"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-christmas","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Christmas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis tea bowl has a drawing of a Christmas tree on a snowy holy night. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：286g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266720854245,"sku":"1901008","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_23_28.png?v=1786800414"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-red-clay-1","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Red Clay 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is a red Raku tea bowl with a vivid impression, painted with clay that develops a red color on the clay that has been handed down from craftsman’s family. The black mottled pattern is a kiln alteration caused by firing over a charcoal fire. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：7.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：268g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266721411301,"sku":"1901010","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_09_23.png?v=1786803089"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-red-clay-2","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Red Clay 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis aka Raku tea bowl is made of red clay and has a gentle coloring. It is fired with the marks of charcoal fire changing colors. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：294g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266722296037,"sku":"1901011","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_21_10.png?v=1786803766"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-black-glaze","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Black Glaze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis black Raku tea bowl is fired with Black raku glaze made from stones collected from Kamo River in Kyoto, with vermilion color. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：12.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：12.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：395g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266723148005,"sku":"1901012","price":1910.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_05_22.png?v=1786799240"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-traditional-glaze","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Traditional Glaze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is a black Raku with a glaze tone similar to that of the black Raku tea bowls when they were produced about 400 years ago. It is also the oldest form in shape and size. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：302g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266723475685,"sku":"1901013","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_23_36_58.png?v=1786804735"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-memorial","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Memorial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is a masterpiece that uses the traditional black Raku technique (hand kneading and firing), and on top of that, strong reductional firing process is applied after drawing out, exposing the flowing black Raku glaze and the kiln changes in the surrounding area.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a representative work commemorating the 60th birthday of the pottery's owner. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：11cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：337g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266724327653,"sku":"1901014","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_58_10.png?v=1786802421"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-tea-bowl-crane","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Tea Bowl \/ Crane","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is the design of the first generation of the Tang family, which depicted a standing crane on a red Raku tea bowl. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：10.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：10.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：8.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：260g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266725540069,"sku":"1901009","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_22_31_39.png?v=1786800807"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-ca\/collections\/raku-ware.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}