TOMIOKA Asymmetric Cherry Bark Tea Container "makimaki"

This tea canister combines two traditional crafts of Akita prefecture in northern Japan. The bright wooden parts are made of cedar and shaped using traditional bentwork techniques. The dark parts are made of cherry bark. These two different natural wood grains are emphasized through the asymmetric shape of the tea container. It has a natural beauty by itself.

Kabazaiku is a uniquely Japanese art form that used the national tree, Sakura, and turns its bark into beautiful, long lasting products. There are about five companies remaining who still master the traditional, complex art form that was passed down from generation to generation. One of these companies is TOMIOKA SHOTEN.