{"product_id":"emi-nakagawa-handmade-matcha-bowl-with-bamboo-box","title":"Emi Nakagawa: Handmade Matcha Bowl with Bamboo Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl was created by mixing clay and ashes of twigs and leaves of buckwheat from Tokushima. The color of this bowl comes from the buckwheat ashes, and each piece has different \"expression\" in its color and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bamboo box was handmade by the ceramic artist's father, who \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebegan bamboo craft a result of a local project. The project aimed at revitalizing fireflies in the river through environmental conservation, and doing so \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebamboo thinning was necessary. He \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewanted to transform the disposed bamboo into something new, and created this beautiful bamboo box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic artist Emi Nakagawa studied ceramic production in Kyoto and uses the Kiyomizu-yaki tradition with clay from Shigaraki, Shiga. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diameter about 11.5cm (4.5 in), Height about 7.5cm (3 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e: 600 ml (20.3 fl oz) when filled near to the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBox Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Width, Height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote that because these bowls and boxes are handmade, there will be variations in color \u0026amp; size. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply direct heat (heating over a stove).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply hot liquid to a bowl that has been cooled (in the refrigerator for example).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in dishwasher. Hand wash with mild soap and dry with soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix collection_description\"\u003eEmi Nakagawa hails from Miyoshi Village in Tokushima and has been creating ceramics by hand since 2020 after studying Kiyomizu-Yaki production in Kyoto. She teaches and creates crafts at a studio and school in Tokyo and is building her own studio in Tokushima. Primarily using electric powered kilns, she is still exploring her artistic styles with manipulation of clays, glazes, and firing techniques. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix collection_description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix collection_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bamboo Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section clearfix collection_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNakagawa Hirohisa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBamboo Work Inspired by the Craft of Calligraphy and Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmi’s father Hirohisa Nakagawa lives in a quiet village nestled in the mountains of Tokushima, where the wind whispers and the river flows. For over 30 years, he has worked as a calligrapher. The delicate sensitivity and precision of the brush strokes have been a foundation of his work, and now, he is also focusing on bamboo crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inspiration to start bamboo crafts came from a local project aimed at revitalizing fireflies in the river through environmental conservation. To protect the ecosystem, bamboo thinning was necessary. Rather than simply disposing of the bamboo, Hirohisa wanted to transform it into something new. This is how the bamboo craft creation began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaping, weaving, and assembling a single bamboo, he creates pieces that weave together the gifts of nature and the skillful hands, delivering works full of warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emui by Emi Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42112003178601,"sku":"Emui-22-1","price":737.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1210.jpg?v=1740450606","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-au\/products\/emi-nakagawa-handmade-matcha-bowl-with-bamboo-box","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}