{"product_id":"katatsuki-chaire-takatori-glaze-with-uraku-donsu-shifuku","title":"Katatsuki Chaire – Takatori Glaze with Uraku Donsu Shifuku","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003eKatatsuki Chaire\u003c\/strong\u003e (shouldered tea caddy) is handcrafted by ceramic artist \u003cstrong\u003eRyuji Nakagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTakatori \u003c\/strong\u003eglaze. Takatori glaze is known for its subtle, earthy tones and beautiful natural variations. The surface has a smooth, glossy finish that enhances the depth and richness of the glaze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatatsuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the classic shapes of tea caddies used in the Japanese tea ceremony. As its name suggests, it features well-defined \"shoulders,\" a gently rounded body, and softly tapered top and base, creating a harmonious and well-balanced silhouette that has been admired by tea practitioners for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea caddy comes with a beautifully crafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShifuku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (protective silk pouch) made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% pure silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is presented in a traditional wooden storage box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Ceramic with traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTakatori  glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShifuku: 100% Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Ryuji Nakagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox: Paulownia wood box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLid: Synthetic resin lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShifuku Textile Designs： Uraku Donsu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUraku Donsu is one of the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eMeibutsu-gire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (famous traditional Japanese textiles) and is traditionally associated with Oda Urakusai (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oda_Nagamasu\"\u003eOda Nagamasu\u003c\/a\u003e), the younger brother of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oda_Nobunaga\"\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/a\u003e and a renowned tea master. It features a cloud-and-crane motif (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eUnkaku-mon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), with cloud-shaped medallions scattered across a net-patterned ground, each enclosing an elegant crane design. Woven with yellowish-brown weft threads against a deep navy background, this refined textile is admired for its classical beauty and auspicious symbolism, as cranes represent longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBecause each tea caddy is handmade, the glaze, color, and surface pattern (known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeshiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \"landscape\") will vary slightly, making every piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or device settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ryuji Nakagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46420913160388,"sku":"高取釉　13.有楽緞子","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/Uraku_Donsu_Shifuku_Chaire_Matcha_Container.jpg?v=1784523307","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/products\/katatsuki-chaire-takatori-glaze-with-uraku-donsu-shifuku","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}