Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container

This matcha container is a type known as nakatsugi, recognizable by its cylindrical form and the joint positioned around the middle of the body. It is crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch), a fine natural wood, and because the wooden base is made entirely by hand, its creation requires several years of dedicated work. Against the deep black lacquer, a sprinkling of tin powder shimmers faintly, casting a gentle radiance across the scene of a bamboo grove.

The decoration centers on bamboo, a motif long revered in Japan. Bamboo has traditionally been regarded as a sacred dwelling for the divine, its upright growth symbolizing integrity and virtue. Hence, it is often likened to the ideal of the kunshi (noble person). It has also been widely used as an auspicious motif in tea utensils.

On the lid, alternating leaves are outlined in golden tin and rendered in solid color, creating a sense of depth and rhythm. Between them, bamboo joints are rendered with striking realism, where raised lines of golden tin contrast with flat surfaces to enhance the design’s three-dimensional effect.

The cylindrical form accentuates the upward thrust of the bamboo, emphasizing its freshness and clarity. The lid closes with effortless precision, while the rounded body sits comfortably in the hand. Although rooted in tradition, the piece transcends seasonal boundaries, blending seamlessly into a modern tea setting while retaining its timeless sense of refinement.

Nishimoto

Nishimoto, profundamente arraigada en la tradición del lacado de Yamanaka, se especializa en la fabricación y venta de lacados, utensilios para la ceremonia del té y accesorios relacionados. Con una importante cuota de mercado en artículos para la ceremonia del té, en particular cuencos para matcha, su compromiso se centra en hacer que el disfrute del sabor y la atmósfera del matcha sea fácilmente accesible, un sentimiento que impregna cada una de sus creaciones.

Lacado Yamanaka

Lacado Yamanaka, también conocido como Yamanaka shikkiEs un tipo de laca producida en el distrito Yamanaka Onsen de Kaga, prefectura de Ishikawa. Esta laca es única porque combina la elegancia natural de la veta de la madera con la elegancia... maki-e Técnica que consiste en espolvorear oro, plata u otro polvo de color sobre una pintura de laca.

Con su hermosa textura de madera, la delicada y robusta laca de Yamanaka incorpora un sentido moderno de diseño al tiempo que hereda una tradición que ha durado 400 años.