Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Kawai Its body is formed by

Its body is formed by spiraling two copper plates

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

Their natural iridescence shifts with the light

" The designed flowers on the backside are also very charming

Generously sized

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Kawai Its body is formed byThis 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