blomus KUMI Stoneware Bowls, Reactive Glaze, 4 Sizes

Flared, reactive-glazed stoneware bowls in four sizes, from a 1.5 oz soy dish to a 26 oz noodle bowl.

KUMI bowls flare upward from a narrow base in the Japanese manner. Four sizes are sold individually: X-Small (3.2", 1.5 fl oz) for soy sauce or dips, Small (4.7", 8 fl oz) for rice, Medium (5.5", 16 fl oz) for cereal or soup, and Large (6.7", 26 fl oz) for noodles and salads. Choose Espresso or Fungi; the reactive glaze makes each bowl slightly different.

Specifications

• Brand: blomus (Sundern, Germany)
• Collection: KUMI
• Type: Reactive-glazed stoneware bowls, sold individually
• Colors: Espresso, Fungi
• Large bowl: 6.7" × 3.4" (17 × 8.5 cm); holds 26 fl oz (about 770 ml) — available in Espresso, Fungi
• Medium bowl: 5.5" × 3" (14 × 7.5 cm); holds 16 fl oz (about 475 ml) — available in Espresso, Fungi
• Small bowl: 4.7" × 2.8" (12 × 7 cm); holds 8 fl oz (about 235 ml) — available in Espresso, Fungi
• X-small bowl: 3.2" × 1" (8 × 2.5 cm); holds 1.5 fl oz (about 45 ml) — available in Espresso, Fungi
• Pieces per order: 1 bowl
• Material: Ceramic stoneware with reactive glaze
• Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Item numbers (MPN): Espresso large bowl: 64417; Espresso medium bowl: 64416; Espresso small bowl: 64415; Espresso x-small bowl: 64414; Fungi large bowl: 64461; Fungi medium bowl: 64460; Fungi small bowl: 64433; Fungi x-small bowl: 64432

Features

• Stoneware with reactive glaze
• Four sizes: 1.5, 8, 16 and 26 fl oz
• Flared Japanese-style shape
• Sold individually
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

Best for

Rice, ramen and noodle soups, poke and grain bowls, cereal, miso soup, soy sauce and dips. Pair it with the KUMI plates, KUMI serving bowl, KUMI handleless mug.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who wants a uniform glaze: speckles and variation are part of KUMI.
• Anyone who wants straight-sided bowls that stack like cylinders: KUMI bowls are flared.
• Anyone who wants a boxed set: bowls are sold one at a time.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized blomus retailer and have been curating design-led pieces for the home since 2009. KUMI borrows its shapes from the Japanese table: low plates with a raised rim, flared bowls, a tea mug with no handle and a tiny dish for soy sauce. The stoneware is finished with a reactive glaze, which responds to the slightest change of oxygen in the kiln, so every firing comes out differently. Dots and irregularities are part of the result, in the spirit of wabi-sabi, where beauty is found in the imperfect. Espresso is a deep, dark brown and Fungi a warm mushroom gray-beige; the two are meant to be mixed. blomus is a family company run by the fourth generation of the Blome family in Sundern, Germany. It began in 1921 making bicycle parts, moved into copper, brass, pewter and stainless-steel design pieces in 1961, and has worked under the blomus name since 2000.

Buy once: durability and care

Dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus. Dots, flecks and uneven tones come from the reactive glaze and differ on every piece; blomus notes that KUMI gains character with use over time.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes are KUMI bowls?

X-Small 3.2" × 1" (1.5 fl oz), Small 4.7" × 2.8" (8 fl oz), Medium 5.5" × 3" (16 fl oz) and Large 6.7" × 3.4" (26 fl oz).

Which KUMI bowl is best for ramen?

The Large bowl, which holds 26 fl oz (about 770 ml).

Are KUMI bowls sold individually?

Yes, each bowl is sold singly.

Can the KUMI bowls go in the dishwasher and microwave?

Yes, blomus rates KUMI stoneware as safe for both.

Which colors can I get the KUMI bowls in?

Currently Espresso and Fungi. Espresso is a deep, dark brown; Fungi is a warm mushroom gray-beige.

How fast will the KUMI bowls ship?

In-stock items ship in 2–3 business days.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, restaurateurs, hospitality buyers and home stagers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on blomus and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Furnishing a café, a rental or several rooms at once? Contact us with quantities and we’ll confirm availability.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and color above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.