The Irabo matcha bowl by Shinsui Ichino

The pinnacle of beauty without glaze

The "Tamba Irabo Tea Bowl" by Ichino Shinsui II is a work created using a unique technique that does not use any glaze. "Irabo" is a type of Korean tea bowl, and has been known since ancient times as a tea bowl characterized by its earthen ash glaze. This work is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that inherits this traditional technique while skillfully blending it with Ichino Shinsui's unique style.

Simple and heartfelt design

The charm of the Tanba Irabo tea bowl by Shinsui Ichino is its simple and tasteful design that skillfully incorporates modern aesthetics while preserving the traditions of Tanba ware. When you pick it up, you feel the warmth of the clay and a sense of comfort that permeates your heart. The rough texture is a characteristic associated with the "Irabo" (Irabo) from which the name is derived, and the more you use it, the more you will grow to love its unique texture.

Beautiful shapes created by outstanding potter's wheel techniques

This tea bowl was created using the outstanding potter's wheel techniques inherited from the first Shinsui. Its uniform, smooth shape and meticulous attention to detail make it simple at first glance, yet deeply appealing. The precision of the techniques gives it artistic value that goes beyond its practical use as a tea bowl.

Passion for clay making and firing

Shinsui Ichino is very particular about every step of the process, from making the clay to firing. The clay he uses is carefully selected to bring out the unique characteristics of Tamba ware, and firing in climbing kilns and anagama kilns gives his pieces a unique texture and warmth. The subtle colors and textures that emerge from the firing process are the fruit of beauty woven together by the power of nature and the skill of the craftsman.

The flavor deepens with each use

The "Tamba Irabo Tea Bowl" is a piece of utensil that becomes more attractive with each use. Not only is it an impressive first time you hold it in your hands, but the more you use it, the more its character deepens and it gradually becomes a part of your life. Over the years, the utensil will develop and provide an experience that weaves a bond with the user.

Add a special touch to your everyday tea ceremony

Shinsui Ichino's "Tamba Irabo tea bowl" has the power to transform your everyday tea ceremony into something special. The natural beauty of the firing process and the shape that embodies the craftsmanship of the artisan bring a tranquil atmosphere to the tea ceremony space, creating a moment that soothes the soul.

Be sure to have this one-of-a-kind masterpiece on hand and enjoy the natural beauty and craftsmanship of Tamba ware in your daily life.

Ceramic history

• 1957: Born in Tachikui, Tanba as the eldest son of the first Shinsui
• 1980: Started making pottery in Tachikui, Tamba. Selected for the Prefectural Exhibition.
• 1983: Received the Cultural Association Award at the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition
• 1984: Received the Association Award at the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition and became a member of the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Artists Association.
• 1985: Selected for the All Kansai Art Exhibition
• 1986: Selected for the Japan Crafts Association Kinki Exhibition
• 1989: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Osaka Takashimaya Two-person Exhibition, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time, Toyota Sogo Three-person Exhibition
• 1990: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1991: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Osaka Takashimaya Two-person Exhibition, Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition, Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize
• 1992: Selected for the Ikebukuro Seibu Horaikai Exhibition, the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, and the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1993: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Certified as a full member of the Japan Crafts Association, Received the Kobe Shimbun Grand Prize at the Prefectural Crafts and Arts Exhibition
• 1995: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya, selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, selected for the Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1996: Selected for Gallery Kurimoto solo exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 1997: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya, selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art, solo exhibition at Mito Keisei Department Store, solo exhibition at Gallery Eikosha
• 1998: Solo exhibition at Gallery Kurimoto, selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Art, solo exhibition at Daikokuya, solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya
• 1999: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Toyoda Sogo solo exhibition
• 2000: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition
• 2001: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, and the 16th Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition "Tanba Tea Caddy"
• 2002: Changed his name from Katsuaki to the second generation "Ichino Shinsui", was selected for the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms, and held the Ichino Shinsui Succession Exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya and JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2003: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition, Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Yonago Takashimaya, Gallery Momoyama, Kobe Daimaru
• 2004: Solo exhibition at Houeidou, solo exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2005: Selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition, Selected for the Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition, Solo Exhibition at Gallery Kurimoto, Solo Exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya
• 2006: Solo exhibition at Yonago Takashimaya, Osaka Takashimaya, Shimonoseki Daimaru, Gallery Tsuboya
• 2007: Exhibited ceramics from Hyogo, selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, solo exhibition at JR Nagoya Takashimaya
• 2008: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Gallery Kurimoto solo exhibition
• 2009: Solo exhibition at Osaka Takashimaya and Yonago Takashimaya
• 2011: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2014: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition
• 2015: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2016: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition and the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2017: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• 2018: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
• Reiwa 4: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition