Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon New Year they are individually handmade by

they are individually handmade by female artisans

The soft pink glaze imparts a gentle charm

and plums are painted on both cups and the carafe

It is highly recommended as a gift for anyone who loves Japanese art and culture

The intricate

Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon New Year they are individually handmade byThis 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