Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume Whether holding flowers or standing

Whether holding flowers or standing on its own

this charming small bowl serves as a canvas for the enigmatic shoebill

The colored lines are carefully hand-painted by craftsmen

Multiple layers of glazes in blue

Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume Whether holding flowers or standingThis 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