Yamanaka Lacquerware "Kikugiri Shūsō" Nakatsugi Matcha Container

Yamanaka Lacquerware "Kikugiri Shūsō" Nakatsugi Matcha Tea Caddy

Handcrafted in Japan, this elegant Nakatsugi Matcha Tea Caddy is made using the centuries-old tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware and beautifully decorated with maki-e by master artisan Juhou (和田寿峰).

The design, Kikugiri Shūsō (菊桐秋草), celebrates the beauty of Japanese nature and traditional symbolism.

• Chrysanthemum (Kiku) – A symbol of longevity, elegance, and autumn. It is also associated with the Japanese Imperial Family.
• Paulownia (Kiri) – Represents nobility, prosperity, and refinement.
• Autumn Grasses (Shūsō) – Express the quiet beauty of Japan's autumn landscape.

Together, these motifs create a graceful design that reflects the harmony between nature and Japanese craftsmanship.

About the Artisan

Makie by Juhou (和田寿峰)

Each tea caddy is decorated using the traditional maki-e technique, where lacquer is sprinkled with gold and silver powders to create intricate, hand-finished designs.

• Type: Nakatsugi Matcha Tea Caddy
• Dimensions: 7 cm × 6.6 cm (2.75" × 2.59")
• Material: Wood
• Finish: Natural lacquer
• Craft: Yamanaka Lacquerware
• Storage Box: Paulownia wood box
• Origin: Ishikawa, Japan

About Yamanaka Lacquerware

Yamanaka lacquerware has been produced in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, for more than 450 years.

It is renowned for its exceptionally smooth woodturning, durable layers of natural lacquer, and exquisite maki-e decoration. Combining functionality with timeless beauty, Yamanaka lacquerware is treasured by tea practitioners and collectors around the world.

What Is a Nakatsugi?

A Nakatsugi is a traditional tea caddy used to store matcha during the Japanese tea ceremony.

Unlike a Natsume, whose lid joins near the top, a Nakatsugi has the lid divided at the center of the container. This classic shape has been used in tea ceremony for centuries and is one of the most common styles for serving matcha.