Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume A traditional Japanese motif—the crane—is

A traditional Japanese motif—the crane—is reimagined through delicate and vibrant color sensibilities

gold accents

Whether holding flowers or standing on its own

making it a beautiful bowl from any angle

and Kousa dogwood that bloom in the fields and mountains of Usuki in Oita

Golden Bamboo Nakatsugi Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume A traditional Japanese motif—the crane—isThis 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