Tea caddy Sokawa set

A set containing a tea caddy and tea scoop, completely finished with cherry bark

This tea caddy and scoop set is completely wrapped with wild cherry tree bark, kaba, both on the inside and outside of the container. The cherry bark has been dried for a long time, whittled very thin, and then polished in order to give a beautiful glossiness to the surface that provides a different feature to each item. Cherry bark also naturally has good ventilation, moisture-keeping, and antibacterial capabilities. In addition, these caddies are sealed tightly, and are suitable for keeping delicate tea leaves preserved, showing our Meisters’ careful, experienced, and skilled craftsmanship. The cherry bark gains a deep and eloquent amber glossiness over years of use.

[Design] TOMIOKA

[Traditional craft] Kaba-zaiku（Akita prefecture）

[Size] S/ø80×H90mm, L/ø80×H120mm　

Tea scoop/W74×D30×H7mm

[Materials] Tea Caddy/Wild cherry bark, Natural wood, Plywood　Tea scoop/Wild cherry bark, Natural wood

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.