Hechimon - One-of-a-Kind Collection from Shigaraki, Japan
Marui Seito is a third generation Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware) producer based in the town of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture. At Marui Seito, their craftsmen are committed to creating a wide range of pottery pieces with unremitting efforts to meet the needs of people since the Taisho period. Hechimon is Marui Seito's signature Shigaraki-yaki tableware collection. The name, Hechimon, is derived from the Japanese word used by the Shigaraki-yaki craftsmen for "one of a kind" or unique things. Just as no two people are the same, no two Shigaraki-yaki pieces will be identical. Embracing various shapes and patterns that both nature and craftsmen bring about, the name, Hechimon, represents the craftsmen's playfulness and truthfulness to their products.
Hechimon Shikou Matcha Kyusu
The Shikou is a matcha bowl and a pouring vessel in one, made entirely by hand in Shigaraki. It's a piece built around use as much as form, with every proportion considered for how it actually performs in the hand.
The handle is where the handwork shows most, its weight set against the bowl's center of gravity so the piece stays level while you whisk, and angled so your knuckles clear the table when you lift it. It holds a generous amount of matcha, and the rim curves slightly inward to keep everything whisked inside the bowl — useful when you're making enough for a matcha latte, or working matcha into a dessert.
Because each piece is made by hand, small variations in glaze and shape are part of the process, not a flaw in it.
Shikoku Matcha Kyusu is available here in two colorways: Black Tea and Turquoise Blue.
Shigaraki-Yaki - One of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan
Situated right below Lake Biwa and close to Kyoto, Shigaraki is one of the oldest pottery producing places in Japan, and its pottery producing history dates back over 1,200 years. Shigaraki-yaki (Shigaraki ware) is known as one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, and in 1976 Shigaraki-yaki was designated as one of Japan’s Traditional Handicrafts by the Japanese government.
Due to its handcrafted nature, each Hechimon clay piece is truly one of a kind, with variations in color, shades, and glaze that add to its unique charm. Exemplifying the Hechimon brand’s dedication to artisanal craftsmanship, each piece embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic, offering a unique and functional piece for your dining experience.
- Size: W 7.5” (including handle) x D 5.5” (including spout) x H 2.6” | W 19 cm (including handle) x D 14 cm (including spout) x H 6.5 cm
- Capacity: approx. 0.5 qt | 500 ml (filled to the brim)
- Weight: 11 oz | 310 g
Material: Clay
Producer: Marui Seito
Origin: Shigaraki, Shiga, Japan
Included in the package: Matcha Kyusu
Usage and Care
- This product is not microwave-safe. Do not set the product on any other direct heat.
- Hand wash only. Make sure to dry completely before storing.
- This product is not dishwasher safe.
- Food should not be stored in the product, as the porous clay could absorb the moisture and smell of the contents over time.
- Avoid any sharp temperature change on the product, as it could cause cracking.
- Do not freeze the product, as it might crack.
