Plum Blossom and Nightingale Matcha Bowl Professional's selection The exterior is wrapped in

The exterior is wrapped in cherry bark

The bowl is deep so you may want to put in a single-serving of salad

Their distinctive design also makes them a thoughtful and unique gift

They are highly valued and have been designated as a traditional craft of Aomori Prefecture

Because of its celebratory motif

Plum Blossom and Nightingale Matcha Bowl Professional's selection The exterior is wrapped inA beautiful Kyo ware matcha bowl chawan adorned with the traditional combination of plum blossoms and a Japanese nightingale. Springtime is heralded by a beautiful juxtaposition of the delicate red plum blossoms with the matcha green hue of a Japanese nightingale on light beige stoneware. This combination has been celebrated since the Manyo period (710 794 CE) and can even be seen depicted on traditional Japanese playing cards. Their graceful pairing