Colorful Six Gourds Natsume Matcha Container Kumi-dashi Crafted in the tradition of

Crafted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware

its hat sprouting wings and carrying a tiny bird

blending timeless charm with everyday functionality

known for its long-standing tradition of fine bamboo work

You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs

Colorful Six Gourds Natsume Matcha Container Kumi-dashi Crafted in the tradition ofThis natsume is a large tea caddy traditionally used for serving usucha, or thin tea. Crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch)a fine grained natural woodit is meticulously finished with layers of urushi lacquer from the base coat to the final polish. Since the wooden foundation is shaped by hand from start to finish, completion requires years of meticulous work. The design depicted here is the mubyo, or "six gourds" motif. In Japan, six gourds have