Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl The delicate dot work of

The delicate dot work of Kutani ware highlights the flower’s gentle beauty with a subtle three-dimensional effect

made by Japanese artisans using the traditional techniques of Kutani ware

This single-flower vase

The contrast between the indigo lid

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl The delicate dot work ofThis 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