{"product_id":"tc86-kiyomizu-yaki-kensui-清水焼","title":"TC86 -  Kiyomizu-yaki Kensui waste water bowl 清水焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kensui (建水) waste-water bowl is crafted in Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼), the celebrated Kyoto ceramic tradition known for its refined forms and delicate decorative painting. Used in the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu), a kensui serves as the vessel for discarding waste water during the preparation of matcha, making it an essential utensil in the tea practitioner’s toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl features a soft ivory glaze with a subtle crackle texture. Around the body, it is beautifully hand-painted with autumn motifs, most prominently a vivid red maple leaf (momiji) rendered with fine gold outlines. The maple leaf is accompanied by small stylized blossoms and teal brush accents, creating a harmonious seasonal design. In Japanese aesthetics, the maple leaf symbolizes the beauty of autumn and the appreciation of fleeting seasonal moments, a theme deeply connected to the spirit of the tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts rounded form with a slightly flared rim reflects the classic silhouette of a traditional kensui, both practical and graceful. The interior is left in a smooth cream glaze, allowing easy cleaning and emphasizing the understated elegance typical of Kyoto ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomizu-yaki ceramics are prized for their hand-painted decoration and refined Kyoto artistry, often associated with tea culture and traditional craftsmanship. This piece embodies that heritage, blending functional design with poetic seasonal imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 13 x 13 x 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704425918795,"sku":"TC86","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_18eb00ae-c536-46a5-a4d2-b589f264d5a9.jpg?v=1772729986","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/tc86-kiyomizu-yaki-kensui-%e6%b8%85%e6%b0%b4%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}