Golden Chrysanthemum and Paulownia Nakatsugi Matcha Container Nandina This medium size trivet has

This medium size trivet has a diameter of 20 cm (7

This lovely Japanese sake cup is crafted under the supervision of Nakamura Toshito

This hexadecagon Japanese tea box (chabitsu)

and the finishing touch — the kaga-mizuhiki — is called Kaga after the ancient name for Ishikawa Prefecture

allowing for convenient storage in the refrigerator

Golden Chrysanthemum and Paulownia Nakatsugi Matcha Container Nandina This medium size trivet hasThis piece is a type of matcha container known as men nakatsugi. It is characterized by its cylindrical form, with the joint of the lid positioned at the midsection of the body. The "men" designation refers to the beveled edge of the lid. It is crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch), a fine natural wood, and because the wooden base is entirely handmade, several years are required to complete each piece. Its golden brilliance comes from the use of