Silver Grass Under the Moon Natsume Matcha Container MATERIAL_Wood this bowl is also ideal

this bowl is also ideal for serving soba or udon noodles

painted against a soft white background

The contrast of black on the front and vermilion on the back gives you two distinct moods to play with

"Nunome" is a lacquering technique in which a cloth is applied to the wood and lacquer is applied on top of the cloth to bring out the pattern

Silver Grass Under the Moon Natsume Matcha Container MATERIAL_Wood this bowl is also idealA full moon glows above silver grass, capturing the stillness of autumn and the quiet movement of the breeze. This natsume matcha container, crafted by maki e artist Hariya Masayuki, captures that scene with luminous detail. Acrylic was chosen for the way it reveals the design when filled with matcha. A mound of tea powder becomes a gentle hill, upon which silver grass (susuki in Japanese) appears to ripple and the moon seems to float abovea landscape