Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Kawai a traditional Kutani ware painting

a traditional Kutani ware painting technique developed during the Taisho era (1912–1926 CE)

Its body is formed by spiraling two copper plates

Crafted in the tradition of Tobe ware

Place it on a plate or in a bento lunch box for a sophisticated presentation

or desserts like wagashi

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Kawai a traditional Kutani ware paintingThis 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 Japans