Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container

This natsume, known as a chu-natsume, is slightly smaller than a large natsume. 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. The golden-colored areas of the design are created using tin, whose subtle shimmer lends a quiet brilliance to the surface.

The decoration features the karamatsu (Japanese larch) motif, one of Japan’s classic auspicious designs. The Japanese larch is unique among pines: it turns red in autumn, sheds its needles in winter, and bursts forth with fresh green shoots each spring. For this reason, it has long symbolized renewal, prosperity, and longevity—an emblem perfectly suited to the spirit of the tea ceremony.

Radiating across the surface, the larch motifs resemble delicate blossoms, lending an air of brightness from every angle. At their centers, the slightly raised forms catch the light and reveal subtle variations in sheen. The balance of open space against the glossy black lacquer further heightens the elegance of the design, giving the deep black ground a commanding presence of its own.

Compact and light in the hand, this natsume offers a smooth, natural fit. Adorned with a motif of good fortune, it is equally appropriate for everyday tea practice or celebratory gatherings, making it a vessel that blends refinement with auspicious meaning.

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.