TOMIOKA "BUCHI" Tea Container with intertwined Cherry Bark and Walnut

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. 

Until now, the design of Tomioka's popular stands was linear, but in this BUCHI series, they made a more organic shape that makes you feel the natural flow of the materials. The cherry bark and walnut beautifully intertwine, creating a stunning work of art on its own. Coating tea containers with cherry bark is said to protect the tea inside the container from air and humidity as it is impermeable. This long container also easily keeps tea bags. The BUCHI series also includes a pen stand and jewelry box that combined create a stunning interior.