Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio it is a perfect bowl

it is a perfect bowl for serving rice

showcases the exquisite application of the shirochibu technique

firing unglazed wares at high temperatures

graceful design makes it a refined choice for entertaining guests

and impeccable technique

Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio it is a perfect bowlThis 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