wa bowl

Alexandra and Florin, the couple behind POEMI, are passionate self-taught ceramic artists who began their clay journey in 2016 in Sibiu, Romania. With no prior experience, they dedicated themselves to mastering the art of pottery. They started with a small kiln that they keep to this day as a reminder of their humble beginnings, and since have designed custom tableware for restaurants around the world while promoting sustainable and durable ceramics for daily use. Inspired by childhood memories and the beauty of everyday life, their POEMI collections tell unique stories of connection around shared meals: "The plaster on the walls of the house, the passing of seasons which puts its mark on all and everything, the table with the three-legged chairs we used to eat at, the wooden tray where the bread was kneaded."

This bowl is part of the Wa collection. "Wa" is a Japanese cultural concept translated into English as "harmony". It implies a peaceful unity and conformity within a social group in which members prefer community harmony over personal interests. It was intended as a rice bowl, but we can see its versatility in also serving (udon) soups and as drinking vessel for a hearty serving of tea, matcha or matcha latte. The contrast between its sage green glaze and the brown effects is dreamy. The bowl is glazed with an ecological glaze, and is dishwasher safe. This being a handmade product, dimensions and colors may slightly differ from one item to another.

dimensions: diameter 12.5 cm x height 9 cm