Persimmon Shaped Tea Canister
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This unique tea canister is in the shape of a persimmon. It has an inner lid to keep tea leaves in the best condition. The reddish-brown lacquer coating is finished to bring out the beautiful grain of the wood, and the smooth shape and details are elaborately crafted by Yamanaka lacquerware's woodworking technique.
Just by placing it on a dining table or cupboard, it becomes an eye-catching decorative item. Also, depending on your ideas, it would be great to put not only Japanese tea but also other small items in it.
This set comes in a wooden box, making it a perfect gift for Japanese tea lovers.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 tea container and 1 cloth |
| Size |
[Tea container] D 10 cm (3.9 in) x H 10.5 cm (4.1 in) [Wooden Box] L 12 cm (4.7 in) x W 12 cm (4.7 in) x H 13.5 cm (5.3 in) |
| Capacity | 100 g (3.5 oz) of Japanese tea leaves |
| Material |
Zelkova Wood [Coating] Lacquer |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka shikki, is a kind of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. This lacquerware is unique in that it blends wood grain's natural elegance with the elegant maki-e technique of sprinkling gold, silver, or other colored powder onto a lacquer painting.
With its beautiful wood texture, delicate and robust Yamanaka lacquerware incorporates a modern sense of design while inheriting a tradition that has lasted for 400 years.
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Japanese Tea Canisters & Chasaji Teaspoons
Infuse every aspect of your tea time with elegance. Our collection of handcrafted tea canisters, made of wood and metal, will help you keep your tea fresher and more delicious, for longer. Choose a handcrafted chasaji spoon—traditional or modern to suit your tastes—to scoop tea leaves with ease and style.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
Guide to Japanese Teaware
