{"product_id":"nakanaatsume-musashino-mizume-wood-ikkan-gold-leaf","title":"Nakanatsume Musashino Matcha Caddy – Gold Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn elegant Nakanatsume (中棗) matcha tea caddy by Taien Yamashita (山下泰園), featuring the traditional Musashino (武蔵野) motif.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Musashino design evokes the expansive autumn fields of Musashi, traditionally associated with susuki (Japanese pampas grass), autumn grasses, and the moon. The motif has long been cherished in Japanese art and tea culture as an expression of the quiet beauty of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with Mizume wood (水目) and an Ikkan (一閑) finish, the piece is further accented with delicate gold leaf, adding a subtle warmth and elegance to the seasonal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined natsume especially suited for autumn tea gatherings, Tsukimi (moon-viewing), and seasonal tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Naka-Natsume (中棗)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif: Musashino (武蔵野)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mizume Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Ikkan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Gold Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisan: Taien (泰園)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Usucha (Thin Tea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Season: \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn \/ Tsukimi Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Taien Yamashita\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaien Yamashita (山下泰園)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer artist based in Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area renowned for its centuries-old tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eYamanaka lacquerware\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1961, Yamashita began his training after high school under \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e master \u003cstrong\u003eTakeo Sakashita (Yūhō)\u003c\/strong\u003e. After five years of apprenticeship, he established himself independently and later continued his studies under \u003cstrong\u003eMunehiro Dōjō\u003c\/strong\u003e, further refining his lacquer and decorative techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is especially known for elegant tea ceremony utensils, including \u003cem\u003enatsume\u003c\/em\u003e and other lacquered tea caddies. Drawing inspiration from Japan’s changing seasons, his designs often feature traditional motifs such as cherry blossoms, green maple leaves, flowers, fireflies, and other elements of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough delicate \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e, gold decoration, and occasionally \u003cem\u003eraden\u003c\/em\u003e (mother-of-pearl inlay), Taien’s work reflects the refined craftsmanship of the Yamanaka lacquerware tradition and brings a quiet sense of seasonal beauty to the tea room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Yamanaka Lacquerware\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamanaka Lacquerware\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese craft from Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning approximately 450 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially renowned for its exceptional woodturning techniques, which allow skilled artisans to shape wood with remarkable precision, creating beautifully refined and lightweight forms. Each piece is carefully finished with multiple layers of lacquer, giving it lasting durability, a smooth texture, and an elegant luster. Many pieces are further embellished with traditional \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e, a decorative technique using gold or silver powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamanaka lacquerware \u003cem\u003enatsume\u003c\/em\u003e are highly valued as tea ceremony utensils, combining generations of craftsmanship with understated beauty and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eAbout Natsume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enatsume (棗)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese tea caddy used to hold matcha for \u003cem\u003eusucha\u003c\/em\u003e (thin tea). Its name comes from its shape, which resembles the fruit of the jujube tree, known as \u003cem\u003enatsume\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tea ceremony, a natsume is more than simply a container for matcha. Its form, lacquer finish, and decoration are carefully chosen to complement the season, the other tea utensils, and the theme of the gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing beauty and function, the natsume is one of the most recognizable and cherished utensils in the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamanaka Lacquerware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46590654087364,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/67_cf0fc25c-cc1c-48e2-ab6d-27cddb76ed4c.jpg?v=1787968191","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/nakanaatsume-musashino-mizume-wood-ikkan-gold-leaf","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}