{"product_id":"inome-heart-hand-made-matcha-bowl-the-first-red-with-golden-ribbon","title":"INOME Heart Handmade Matcha Bowl - The First Red with Golden Ribbon : あなたのために \/ 小野 穣 猪目茶碗","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eYutaka Ono \/ 小野穣 (b.1968, Fukuoka) is an adventurous ceramic artist whose work bridges tradition and imagination. Trained in sculpture at the Nagoya University of Arts, he turned his creative focus to clay, where he discovered endless possibilities of form and surface. From this journey emerged his most iconic creation — the Inome Chawan, a heart-shaped matcha bowl that has become his signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eThe inome motif has been cherished in Japan for centuries as a symbol of protection, love, and good fortune. Found in the architecture of shrines and temples, it is linked to the heart-shaped leaves of the Bodhi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Ono san breathes new life into this ancient design, reimagining it in clay as a vessel for the tea ceremony — a space where hearts gather and serenity unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eEach piece is entirely handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, ensuring that no two bowls are ever the same. What sets Ono san’s work apart is his fearless approach to experimentation. He works with a wide range of clays and glazes — from soft, textured bodies that reveal feldspar grains during firing, to dark, heavy clays that invite bold crystallisation. Every bowl carries the balance of weight, touch, and colour that he believes should “fit comfortably in the palm.” His palette is equally diverse: vivid reds, delicate celadons, calming greys, and playful cobalt patterns, each born of careful research and the courage to embrace the unpredictability of the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eTo preserve their beauty in use, the bowls are finished with a subtle water-repellent coating that helps minimise tea staining, making them more resistant than ordinary ceramic tea bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eFor Ono san, the heart shape is more than a form. It is a vessel of meaning — echoing the peach as a symbol of fertility and joy, the butterfly as a collector of happiness, and the Bodhi leaf as a blessing for health and protection. Every bowl is entirely handmade, one of a kind, and imbued with his vision of ceramics as both artwork and companion to daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eTo hold one of his tea bowls is to encounter not only Japanese tradition, but also Ono san’s spirit of adventure — a desire to create pieces that bring happiness, tranquillity, and beauty into the hands of those who use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e「The First Red with Gold Ribbon \/ あなたのために」\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl embodies the beginning of the heart-shaped collection, finished in a lustrous crimson glaze that glows vividly against white semi-porcelain clay. The interior is etched with fine \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etobikanna (chattering) technique lines, spreading like quiet rays across its surface. What began as the iconic “first red” is here adorned with a delicate band of gold, adding brightness and festivity to its timeless form. A bowl that symbolizes both the origin and the celebration of the inome series, it carries warmth, elegance, and the spirit of auspicious beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll matcha bowls from our artisan Yutaka Ono are wholly handmade. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no identical piece offering. Irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture may occur and reflect the artisan nature of the product and should be embraced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Hand-Made In Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ NOT Suitable for Microwave OR Dishwasher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Material: Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Size (Bowl): 13.7 cm x 12.5 cm x 7.9 cm height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e◾ Each purchase includes \u003cstrong\u003eone bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e. Comes with a gift box. Great as a gift. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka Ono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51790061306161,"sku":"#B41 - 緋リボン","price":318.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/0366\/0445\/files\/InomeHearthandmadematchabowlgoldribbon-osaracraftedinjapan_5.jpg?v=1756953886","url":"https:\/\/osara.com.au\/products\/inome-heart-hand-made-matcha-bowl-the-first-red-with-golden-ribbon","provider":"Osara Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}