GATO MIKIO MATEVARI Plain Wooden Soup Bowl, Keyaki Sakura Kaede Buna Nara, G1351

Smooth, gentle curves invite you to cradle this wooden bowl in both hands. The MATEVARI Plain bowl by Gato Mikio showcases the natural grain patterns of Japanese wood, creating a completely unique pattern for every single piece. Short for material variation, the MATEVARI series celebrates the distinct personality of raw timber. Measuring 110mm in diameter and 70mm in height, its warm wooden texture feels comforting whenever you serve warm soups or side dishes.

Crafted in Ishikawa Prefecture, this piece embodies the rich tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware. Artisans carve the wood vertically along the natural direction of the growth rings, a classic technique known as tate-gidori. Although this method produces fewer bowls from a single tree trunk compared to horizontal cuts, it gives the finished piece superior strength and keeps the wood from warping or shrinking over time.

Made in Japan from domestic cherry or beech wood and finished with a urethane coating, this bowl brings timeless Japanese woodturning to daily meals. It arrives in brand new condition, making it a lovely addition to a modern kitchen or a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates a quieter, more mindful way of living.