Madara Karatsu Tea Bowl / Rui Mito

Regular price: $1,500.00
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Sale price: $1,500.00

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This small tea bowl by Japanese ceramic artist Rui Mito embodies the quiet beauty of Madara Karatsu ware. Mito personally digs and prepares her own clay, grounding each work in a deep connection to the earth and the traditions of Karatsu pottery. Though modest in scale, the bowl carries a strong presence, enhanced by the expressive surface created through its distinctive glaze. The softly mottled tones and subtle variations reveal the natural interaction between clay, ash, and fire, resulting in a piece that feels both intimate and timeless.

Area: Karatsu, Saga Prefecture
Artist: Rui Mito
Material: Ceramic
Size: Ø125 x H65mm
This product comes with a wooden box.

Crafted By

Rui Mito
Born in 1978, Fukuoka, Ms. Rui Mito graduated from Arita College of Ceramics in 2006. Her attraction to Shino tea bowls piqued her interest in pottery from around the world and she became an apprentice of Ms. Kiyomi Kawakami, a ceramic artist in Karatsu. Ms. Mito fell in love with Karatsu ware as they present a variety of expressions resulting from the ways they are fired. She built her own wood-fired kiln in Karatsu in 2009 and became a professional pottery artist. She often conceptualises her works in her mind to convey her feelings in them. Her works are feminine and gentle, yet at the same time, with a strong core.

Shipping & Delivery

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Pickup available at 24 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089607.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the products made?

All products are made in various areas and prefectures across Japan. HULS Gallery Singapore curates and presents a collection of fine crafts from across Japan, each with a unique heritage and expression, collectively highlighting Japan's distinctive appreciation of beauty.

Is there any physical store in Singapore?

Yes, we have 4 locations in Singapore.

Duxton Hill - Flagship
24 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089607
11pm - 7pm (Mon- Sat) *Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Blvd #01-36/37, Singapore 039596
11:30am- 8:30pm (Daily)

Joo Chiat
292 Joo Chiat Road #03-01, Singapore 427544
Tue - Fri: 11pm - 7pm / Sat & Sun: 10am - 7pm *Closed on Mondays

Takashimaya
Takashimaya Department Store, B1, Japanese Tableware Section
391A Orchard Road, Singapore 238873

What are the shipping charges?

1. Local Shipping (Standard)

The shipping fee is SGD10.00 (up to 2kgs) and free shipping for purchase over SGD150 & above.
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2. Local Shipping (Express)

The shipping fee is SGD25.00 (up to 20kgs). For purchase over SGD150 & above, you may enjoy a special rate of SGD15.00 for express shipping.
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When can I receive my order?

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Upon receiving your order, please allow us 1-3 business days to prepare the shipment. Your order should arrive within 3-5 business days.

2. Local Shipping (Express)

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Mode of express shipment: Lalamove

Is there an option for self-collection?

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Can you gift wrap my order?

For products that come with a box, you may choose ribbon wrapping (+SGD1) or mizuhiki wrapping (+SGD2).