Colorful Six Gourds Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Toyoda Mokko Its unique form and subtle

Its unique form and subtle details offer a timeless appeal

With its lid

Sturdy and durable

the designs flowing naturally across the surface

which decorates the entire lid

Colorful Six Gourds Natsume Matcha Container MAKER_Toyoda Mokko Its unique form and subtleThis natsume is a large tea caddy traditionally used for serving usucha, or thin tea. Crafted from mizume (Japanese cherry birch)a fine grained natural woodit is meticulously finished with layers of urushi lacquer from the base coat to the final polish. Since the wooden foundation is shaped by hand from start to finish, completion requires years of meticulous work. The design depicted here is the mubyo, or "six gourds" motif. In Japan, six gourds have