Tea caddy happa

[A tea caddy designed with playful sense of humor by adding a leaf-shaped tea scoop, which makes it look like a cherry tree with a growing leaf]

This Kaba-zaiku tea caddy adds a twist to the conventional form. The leaf-shaped tea scoop fits into a slot on the top on the tea caddy. It reflects the playful mind of the craft artist, who envisioned this tea-caddy as a cherry tree with a single leaf. In addition, the tea scoop, which is made of tin, has a delicate design of leaf veins on both sides. By setting the tea caddy and the tea scoop together, this product is practical while having an elegant appearace.　

[Design] Yukio Hashimoto

[Traditional Crafts] Kaba-zaiku (Akita Prefecture), Takaoka Casting (Toyama Prefecture)

[Size] Tea caddy/ ø72 x H105mm, tea scoop/ W30 x D70 x H10mm

[Materials] Tea caddy: Cherry bark, natural wood, plywood / Tea scoop: Tin

Note for customers residing in the European Union - This item is shipped directly from Japan and is food-safe according to current Japanese regulations, which strictly control the materials and substances used in its production. The artisan who creates it does not subject his creations to the FCM/MOCA compliance protocols issued in the EU, where the item is offered for direct import by the buyer for its decorative rather than functional qualities. If this item is purchased for use in restaurants, bars, or other public establishments in the EU, those responsible will be required to obtain FCM/MOCA compliance.