Yachimun 5-Sun Bowl – Itchin White Slip Karakusa by Teruya Kiln (018-TR)

① Product Description

I was wandering through Yachimun Ichi — Okinawa's twice-yearly pottery market — when this bowl suddenly caught my eye, and I stopped right in my tracks.

The flowing karakusa arabesque is drawn in white slip by hand, one line at a time, using a technique called itchin: the potter squeezes clay slip through a fine nozzle, slowly tracing each curve. The lines have a quiet, organic rhythm — the kind you don't notice at first, but the longer you look, the more it pulls you in.

At about 16 cm across — a traditional 5-sun bowl — this is just the right size for everyday use. Salads, side dishes, a generous portion of soup, a single serving of rice with toppings. It fits the table the way a good companion fits a conversation: quietly, without demanding attention.

And yet, somehow, just having it there changes the whole feeling of a meal. That's the quiet power of yachimun.

I chose this piece because I wanted to bring that warmth — born from Okinawan soil and a craftsperson's steady hands — straight to your table. Why not let your everyday bowl be one that came from an island market?

② Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 3.0 in (7.5 cm)
• Width / Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)
• Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
• Weight: 16.7 oz (473 g)

③ Capacity

Capacity: approximately 17.2 fl oz (509 ml)

④ Materials

Stoneware clay with lead-free glaze. The body is finished in an earthy base glaze and hand-decorated with flowing white slip karakusa (arabesque vines) drawn in the itchin technique. Lead- and cadmium-free as confirmed by the artisan.

⑤ Origin

Handmade in Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa, Japan by Teruya Kiln.

⑥ Handmade Note

Each piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, texture, and size are a natural part of the handmaking process — and part of its charm.

⑦ Care Instructions

Hand wash only. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Not induction cooktop compatible. Avoid sudden temperature changes.

⑧ Food Safe Statement

Made with lead-free glaze as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.

⑨ Prop 65 Warning

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

⑩ Shipping Note

Fragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.