Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume they make a lovely gift—and

they make a lovely gift—and a meaningful way to explore the symbolic richness of Kutani ware

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"Hekigyoku" combines heki (deep blue-green) and gyoku (jewel or gem) to capture the radiance of this one-of-a-kind piece

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Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container DESIGN_Hanazume they make a lovely gift—andThis natsume, known as a chu natsume, is slightly smaller than a large natsume. It is crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch), a fine natural wood, and because the wooden base is entirely handmade, several years are required to complete each piece. The golden colored areas of the design are created using tin, whose subtle shimmer lends a quiet brilliance to the surface. The decoration features the karamatsu (Japanese larch) motif, one of Japans