The Secret of Chawan Proportions Anyone diving deeper into the Way of Tea (Chado) soon realizes: it is often the tiniest details that define a school's character. A frequently discussed topic is the size and shape of the Chawan (tea bowl). It is often said that Urasenke bowls differ from those of Omotesenke—but why is that, and why is it sometimes so difficult even for experts to tell them apart? The Legend of the "Master’s Hands" A particularly fascinating explanation often arises in...

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