Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio depending on their exposure to

depending on their exposure to fire and ash

firing unglazed wares at high temperatures

graceful design makes it a refined choice for entertaining guests

showcases the exquisite application of the shirochibu technique

the lacquer and aluminum plates can be used separately

Pink Shell Inlay Sakura Chasaji Teaspoon MAKER_Gatomikio depending on their exposure toThis 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