Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl made by Japanese artisans using

made by Japanese artisans using the traditional techniques of Kutani ware

Whether it's sushi

unlike the bolder pigments of overglaze painting

ensuring that no tea leaves escape while pouring

Celebrated for its striking plumage

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl made by Japanese artisans usingThis 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