{"product_id":"boite-the-japonaise-chazutsu-kabazaiku-ecorce-cerisier-motif-bambou","title":"Vintage Japanese Tea Caddy Chazutsu 茶筒 – Kabazaiku 樺細工 – Cherry Bark \u0026 Bamboo Pattern","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003echazutsu 茶筒\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese tea caddy traditionally designed for storing tea leaves. Unlike the \u003cstrong\u003enatsume\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is associated with matcha and the tea ceremony, the chazutsu is used for everyday tea.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, discovered in Yamaguchi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shōwa era, second half of the 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese tea caddy – Chazutsu 茶筒\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabazaiku 樺細工 \/ traditional cherry bark work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry bark, metal structure and interior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry bark marquetry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo – Take 竹\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outer lid covered with bark and inner metal lid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \/ weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 6.5 cm × H 11 cm – 100 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with traces of time and use. Presence of small cracks in the light part of the marquetry, some wear on the edges, and significant patination with oxidation on the metallic interior. These marks are visible in the photographs and attest to the age of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍵 Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese chazutsu 茶筒 tea caddy\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately captivates with the contrast between the deep reddish-brown of the \u003cstrong\u003echerry bark\u003c\/strong\u003e and its large light-colored \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo marquetry pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cylindrical body is adorned in the tradition of \u003cstrong\u003ekabazaiku 樺細工\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the natural irregularities, lines, and nuances of the bark. On the main face, the stems and leaves of \u003cstrong\u003etake 竹 bamboo\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out in deep brown against a strongly veined light background. The decorative work is very well executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside, the chazutsu has a \u003cstrong\u003emetallic lining decorated with partially faded old bamboo motifs and a second metal lid\u003c\/strong\u003e. This double-closure system is intended for storing tea leaves such as sencha, bancha, gyokuro, or hōjicha, but can also hold anything you like!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday, it can also find its place in a collection of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply become a beautiful decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌸 What is Kabazaiku 樺細工?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKabazaiku 樺細工\u003c\/strong\u003e, also referred to as \u003cstrong\u003e桜皮細工 – sakuragawa-zaiku\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Japanese craft dedicated to working with \u003cstrong\u003ewild cherry bark\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bark is carefully prepared, softened, and thinned before being applied to the object's form, then worked and extensively polished to reveal its natural luster. Each piece has its own unique veins, irregularities, and nuances, meaning no two kabazaiku creations will ever have exactly the same surface. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChazutsu\u003c\/strong\u003e, boxes designed to store tea, are among the most emblematic creations of this craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe love the contrast of this tea caddy between the \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful deep brown cherry bark\u003c\/strong\u003e and its large \u003cstrong\u003ebamboo marquetry motif\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe natural marks of the bark, the delicate bamboo leaves, and the patina acquired over time give this chazutsu a lot of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very lovely piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e, both functional and decorative, perfect for tea lovers and collectors of traditional Japanese objects alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the whole world of tea in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/arts-de-la-table\" title=\"tableware collection at KOGEDO Japanese antique shop: ceramics, lacquerware, porcelain and more\"\u003e\"Tableware\" collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54948800135507,"sku":"T31","price":62.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/boite-the-japonaise-kabazaiku-chazutsu-bambou.jpg?v=1789470769","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/boite-the-japonaise-chazutsu-kabazaiku-ecorce-cerisier-motif-bambou","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}