Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl Celebrated for its striking plumage

Celebrated for its striking plumage

set against a meticulously crafted checkerboard pattern for a traditional feel

This single-flower vase

this furoshiki is a perfect choice for a thoughtful gift

Perched on the rim is an adorable three-dimensional frog

Golden Larch Tree Chu-Natsume Matcha Container Pasta Bowl Celebrated for its striking plumageThis 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