30/08/2026
If you haven’t yet visited the ‘Chawan’ exhibition of Japanese ceramic tea bowls, we thoroughly recommend to pop by while you can! Open daily all through the bank holiday weekend until Tuesday.
The curator of this impressive showcase, Kristie Liu, is incredibly knowledgeable about the art of the ancient Japanese tea ceremony and the ceramic tea bowls themselves, all represented as individual works of art.
We popped by today and it was a truly special experience walking into our gallery space that Kristie has completely transformed to complement these very sought-after collectables pieces.
About the exhibition: Dai Ichi Arts Ltd is pleased to present an exhibition dedicated to the tea bowl (茶碗,
Chawan), one of the most revered objects in the history of ceramics and the Japanese tea ceremony. During the Edo period, tea bowls were especially prized by the samurai class, who regarded them not simply as utensils but as vessels of cultural and aesthetic significance.
The culture of tea, or chanoyu (茶の湯), developed over six centuries ago, shaped by elite Samurai life during the Edo Period. At its core is the tea bowl, the point of direct physical and sensory contact. It is held, turned, and contemplated in the hands, its weight, texture, and warmth. experienced before the first sip. Each chawan connects maker, user, and environment in a
continuous exchange in every aspect of its form: from the Mikomi (見込み, interior) to the Shomen (正面, true face), each aspect showcases a new element to meditate upon.
Over time the chawan’s character deepens, encouraging sustained attention. Traditional tea bowls are designed to heighten the senses. In the tea room, subdued lighting and minimal interiors reduce visual
distraction, drawing attention to touch, sound, space, and the objects within it. The tea bowl becomes central to the creation of this multisensorial experience and what can be imagined as a totalized work of art.
Opening times:
Daily until September 1st, 11 AM – 6 PM
For more information contact: www.daiichiarts.com
