Isuke - Specialized Urushi Lacquer in Kyoto for Over 190 Years
Isuke was founded in Kyoto as an Urushi lacquer business in the late Edo period (1600-1868). The company has produced the natural material of Japanese lacquerware and lacquerware products for more than 190 years.
This family company, now operating under its 7th generation, continues to specialize in simple and modern tableware that combines the long-standing techniques of Japanese Urushi lacquerware with novel designs. Everyone at Isuke is committed to and passionate about bringing the beauty of Urushi lacquerware to the world.
*This product is not a urushi product.
Rikyu-Ume Natsume Matcha Tea Caddy - Traditional Matcha Container
A natsume, named after its resemblance to the jujube berry, is a small container specifically designed to store and dispense matcha powder during the tea-making process—an indispensable item at a Japanese tea ceremony. This natsume has a unique "flat" design container is also intended to be used as a kogo, a traditional Japanese incense container.
Adorned with the classic "Rikyu-Ume" pattern—a vibrant red plum motif against a black background—this caddy exudes a blend of tradition and modernity.
Compact and practical, this caddy is not only a perfect addition to any tea enthusiast's collection, serving for both matcha and tea leaves, but it can also be serve as a container to store jewelry, used as a decoration, or as a condiment container at a table.
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