This matcha set features a delicate blue gradient on a smooth surface. It includes a katakuchi matcha bowl, two matching teacups, a chasen matcha whisk, and a matcha whisk holder. The whisk holder, designed to help preserve the shape of the chasen, reflects a philosophy of caring for tea utensils and appreciating them through years of use. In Hagi ware, color is not simply applied to the surface; it develops naturally through the interaction of clay, glaze, and firing. Featuring gentle aqua-blue tones, this matcha set highlights the depth and nuance that are characteristic of the craft. Delicate gradations and soft variations in color lend each piece a distinct character, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. Fine crackles known as kannyu add depth to the surface, as with all Hagi ware, its color and texture gradually change with use, a phenomenon known as the “seven transformations” of Hagi ware or Hagi no nanabake. The wooden box is adorned with a motif inspired by Rinpa (or Rimpa), one of Japan's most influential artistic schools, adding a quiet sense of elegance to the set. Carefully presented and rich in detail, it makes a memorable gift for special occasions.
