{"product_id":"japanese-natsume-kara-nuri-urushi-lacquer-matcha-tea-caddy-100ml","title":"Japanese Natsume - 唐塗 Kara-nuri Urushi Lacquer Matcha Tea Caddy - 100ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis multicoloured lacquer natsume (matcha caddy) is made from wood coated with traditional urushi lacquer, and is decorated with the traditional Japanese pattern 'kara-nuri' (唐塗\/unique coating).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is characterized by the speckled spots made when lacquer is applied using a special pallet knife with multiple circular holes. After the lacquer dries, it is polished and another layer is added using the special tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process repeats many times until the pattern is built up. Each product coated with this lacquer is a one-of-a-kind item due to the intricate and time-consuming nature of the craft. This process can be seen in action here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/HxWFF_n0ikQ?t=1036\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha natsume are one of the two traditional containers used to present the powdered tea during a tea ceremony. Named after the Japanese word for the jujube fruit due to their similar shape, natsume are used when preparing usucha (foamy matcha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause most natsume are not airtight, they are not suitable for long term storage and are only intended for presentation and heightening the tea making experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.6cm (2.6in) - width\u003cbr\u003e 6.4cm (2.5in) - height\u003cbr\u003e 100ml - capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------\u003cbr\u003e Like what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548644565036,"sku":"C57","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/9174\/7116\/files\/Tezumi-00336.jpg?v=1779035081","url":"https:\/\/rak1pm-kn.myshopify.com\/products\/japanese-natsume-kara-nuri-urushi-lacquer-matcha-tea-caddy-100ml","provider":"NEBULAPRIMEX ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}