{"product_id":"chaire-with-botan-karakusa-shifuku-purple-cord-koicha-matcha-caddy","title":"Chaire with Botan Karakusa Shifuku \u0026 Purple Cord – Koicha Matcha Caddy","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive-Form Cha-ire with Botan Karakusa Shifuku \u0026amp; Purple Cord\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Japanese Cha-ire (茶入) with an expressive, sculptural form, accompanied by a woven shifuku (仕覆) featuring the traditional Botan Karakusa (牡丹唐草) pattern and an elegant purple cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike more standardized cha-ire forms, this piece is characterized by its individual silhouette and subtle irregularity. Its sculptural shape invites appreciation from different angles, allowing the form, glaze, and natural variations of the ceramic surface to become part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cha-ire is traditionally used to hold matcha for the preparation of koicha (thick tea) and holds an important place among the utensils selected for Chanoyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotan Karakusa Shifuku\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying shifuku features \u003cstrong\u003eBotan Karakusa (牡丹唐草)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a classical decorative pattern combining peony blossoms with gracefully scrolling vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebotan (牡丹), or peony\u003c\/strong\u003e, has long been admired in East Asian art for its magnificent blossoms and is traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eprosperity, nobility, and good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarakusa (唐草)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flowing arabesque pattern of continuously extending vines and leaves. Because the vines appear to grow without end, karakusa has traditionally been regarded as an auspicious symbol of \u003cstrong\u003econtinuity, vitality, and lasting prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the peony and scrolling-vine motifs create a rich and elegant pattern with auspicious meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shifuku is made from \u003cstrong\u003ekoshoku (交織)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a woven textile combining different types of fibers, and is finished with a \u003cstrong\u003epurple cord\u003c\/strong\u003e. The deep purple adds a refined accent to the textile and gives the cha-ire an especially distinguished presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chanoyu, the shifuku is more than simply a protective pouch. Its textile, pattern, colors, and cord are all considered part of the aesthetic presentation of the cha-ire and can be appreciated together with the ceramic vessel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expressive form of the cha-ire paired with the richly patterned Botan Karakusa shifuku creates a beautiful balance between ceramic craftsmanship and traditional Japanese textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined choice for \u003cstrong\u003ekoicha, chakai, and formal Chanoyu settings\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for collectors of Japanese tea ceramics and traditional textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Cha-ire (茶入)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Distinctive \/ Sculptural Form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse: Koicha \/ Thick Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Shifuku (仕覆)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShifuku Textile: Koshoku (交織) – Blended Woven Textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShifuku Pattern: Botan Karakusa (牡丹唐草) – Peony \u0026amp; Arabesque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCord: Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nara Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46479303639236,"sku":"4. 変形　交織　牡丹唐草　紫紐","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/5ded5d2a7990b28400b3f3e59871561d.jpg?v=1785792273","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/chaire-with-botan-karakusa-shifuku-purple-cord-koicha-matcha-caddy","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}