Yakishime Chaire (Tea Container) / Kenta Nakazato sake decanter a "nushiya" from Ishikawa Prefecture

a "nushiya" from Ishikawa Prefecture who upholds the tradition and beauty of Wajima lacquerware with their elegant creations

Named after the "Sun and Moon

creating a captivating focal point

The surface reveals a calm and subtle landscape created by the natural interaction of clay and glaze

Yakishime Chaire (Tea Container) / Kenta Nakazato sake decanter a "nushiya" from Ishikawa PrefectureChaire () is a traditional tea container used to hold matcha for preparing koicha, or thick tea, an essential element in formal Japanese tea ceremonies. Typically crafted from ceramic, the chaire includes a lid to secure the high grade matcha. This particular yakishime (unglazed stoneware) tea container by Kenta Nakazato showcases the natural texture of Karatsu soil, known for its high iron content. When fired, this soil produces a rough,