Yachimun Flat Bowl – Itchin White Slip Karakusa on Charcoal Brown by Teruya Kiln (017-TR)

① Product Description

A rich charcoal-brown glaze, sweeping arabesque vines drawn in white slip — moving across the surface like wild botanicals in the wind. A terracotta-red ring blooms softly toward the center. The moment I noticed that subtle gradation of color — something only a handcrafted piece can hold — I was caught.

The white lines are drawn one at a time, by hand, using a technique called itchin: the potter squeezes clay slip through a fine nozzle, slowly tracing each curve. No printing, no transfer. Just patience, and a steady hand.

It's a piece that looks beautiful whether you serve food on it or simply set it out on its own. It pairs naturally with Japanese cooking, but it also welcomes a small arrangement of cheese and dried fruit, or a few pieces of seasonal sashimi. Placed quietly on an everyday table, even the simplest meal starts to feel a little more considered.

The sturdy footed base gives it a grounded presence — it doesn't slide, doesn't tip. One piece that changes the entire feeling of a meal.

Why not let your next plate be one that turns dinner into a small ceremony?

② Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 2.0 in (5.2 cm)
• Width / Diameter: 7.5 in (19 cm)
• Depth: 7.5 in (19 cm)
• Weight: 17.9 oz (508.2 g)

③ Capacity

Flat bowl / footed plate — designed for serving and display. Volume not applicable.

④ Materials

Stoneware clay with lead-free glaze. The body is finished in a deep charcoal-brown glaze, hand-decorated with white slip karakusa (arabesque vines) drawn in the itchin technique, with a soft terracotta-red ring blooming toward the center. 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.