Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio and impeccable technique

and impeccable technique

firing unglazed wares at high temperatures

graceful design makes it a refined choice for entertaining guests

this Japanese teacup reflects nature's rustic beauty by accentuating the rokurome

which is enough to fill two teacups

Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio and impeccable techniqueThis chasaji "teaspoon" by Yatsuyanagi is made of kabazaiku cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture. The detailed pink cherry blossom embellishment is delicately rendered using the technique of shell inlay called raden. The cherry trees used for Akita cherry bark work are mainly wild cherry trees from the Tohoku region, which grow in a harsh climate and are prized for their beauty and durability. The bark is carefully peeled from the trunk and left to