Golden Chrysanthemum and Paulownia Nakatsugi Matcha Container

This 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 tin, which lends a subtle yet striking shimmer.

The lid is adorned with the kikukiri-mon (Chrysanthemum and Paulownia crest), a motif once formalized from the chrysanthemum flower and widely adopted in the decoration of tea utensils. Here, the chrysanthemum radiates with noble brightness, while the paulownia is rendered in gentle relief, creating a design that balances refinement with grandeur.

On the sides, delicate autumn grasses are painted in meticulous detail, their fine patterns offset by the red edging around the lid, which ties the composition together. Against the jet-black lacquer ground, the shimmering gold motifs recall the dignity and strength of a samurai family crest.

Light in the hand, the piece also offers the distinctive satisfaction of a lid that settles deeply and smoothly into place. With its poised form and lavish decoration, this natsume enriches the tea gathering with a sense of elegance and ceremony.

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.