Filled with a humble Wabi-Sabi aesthetic of simplicity and natural handmade imperfection, Mino-Ware bowls are a wonderful addition to any decor. Based on a firing and glazing technique from the Korean Peninsula, Mino-Ware has a long history dating back more than 1,300 years. Mino-Ware includes a wide variety of ceramics produced in Higashi-Mino, Gifu Prefecture of central Japan. Representing approximately 60% of the national market, Mino-Ware is a true representation of Japanese aesthetic in ceramics.