Setoguro Matcha Bowl ORIGIN_Usuki Ware This simple wooden toothpick stand

This simple wooden toothpick stand is made of Yamanaka lacquerware

Clematis flowers and arabesque patterns are delicately painted in gold

and the slightly elevated foot ensures a secure grip

making it easy to coordinate on your table

ensuring your favorite pieces feel effortlessly maintained

Setoguro Matcha Bowl ORIGIN_Usuki Ware This simple wooden toothpick standThis matcha bowl by Hori Toshiro, a master of Mino ware, draws out the jet black luster of Setoguro, or Seto black, a style valued in tea ceremony culture for its rich color and soft sheen. Horis rendition is a deep, complex black that seems to glitter from within like a night sky of veiled stars. Setoguros unique finish is achieved by drawing the vessel from the kiln mid firing and plunging it into water to rapidly cool, a technique known as