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Review on Minoyaki Oburo Matcha Ochawan Japan by Monique Andino

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beauty surprised me!

I didn't expect such beauty and sophistication from this chawan that looked so simple on the web. The soft, glossy glaze adds a beautiful texture that adds an extra dimension to the black and sepia tones. This is an elegant bowl for rice, salad, matcha etc. and looks great on my table. You can even throw it in the dishwasher and (I think) microwave! I want to buy a complete set to use for groceries.

Pros
  • Embracing the beauty of the subtle differences and imperfections found in handmade objects is an integral part of the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic philosophy. All of our Minoyaki products are handmade and therefore do not need to be reproduced in every detail. Therefore, the actual colors and shapes may differ slightly from the product photos.
Cons
  • Crumpled