Bamboo Grass and Paulownia Natsume Matcha Container COLOR_Blue The area around the flower

The area around the flower is painted in bright sky blue with a brush

it’s a popular choice in restaurants worldwide for its balance of functionality and design

Hokusai painted waves as the main subject of his paintings along with Mount Fuji

one of the iconic signatures of Kutani ware

The finish brings out the color and grain of the solid Hinoki wood

Bamboo Grass and Paulownia Natsume Matcha Container COLOR_Blue The area around the flowerThis natsume matcha container is lacquered with a technique called tame urushi, in which a base coat of vermilion is applied and finished with a coat of translucent lacquer over it, allowing the reddish color to deepen over time. The chic colors are well suited to the dignified bamboo grass and paulownia tree paintings. A natsume is a type of container for powdered matcha. It is not used for storage, but for holding powdered matcha for use at tea