TSUMUGI Matcha Container Hira-natsume

Name: TSUMUGI Matcha Container Hira-natsume
Brand: GATOMIKIO
SKU: gtm230030201
Price: 359.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$359.00

TSUMUGI Matcha Container Hira-natsume by GATOMIKIO is a contemporary tea utensil shaped by quiet restraint and deep respect for the tea ceremony. Designed to hold matcha with composure, its low and balanced form reflects the calm rhythm of tea preparation while allowing the material itself to speak. The softly rounded silhouette and matte black finish create a sense of visual stillness, emphasizing proportion over ornament. Crafted through refined woodturning techniques rooted in Yamanaka craftsmanship, the container feels grounded in the hand and deliberate in use. Tradition is not reproduced here as decoration, but reinterpreted through modern clarity and precision. By removing excess, the form invites focus on the act of tea itself. This piece is intended not only as a functional utensil, but as a vessel that quietly deepens the experience and meaning of tea practice over time.

Details

Size: W 3.1in x L 3.1in x H 2.2in / W 7.8cm x L 7.8cm x H 5.7cm
Material: Zelkova
Coating: Urethane

Due to handmade woodworking and material characteristics, each product has subtle variations in size, shape, texture, and appearance.

Care & Use

Avoid direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or extremely dry conditions, as these may cause warping, cracking, or fading.
Avoid sudden temperature changes and prolonged exposure to heat sources.
Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a lightly dampened cloth and dry thoroughly immediately after.
Do not soak in water.
Do not use dishwashers, dish dryers, microwave ovens, or ovens.
Avoid abrasive sponges, scouring powders, alcohol, or chemical cleaners, as these may damage the surface finish.
Ensure the item is completely dry before storage.
Store in a well ventilated area away from direct heat.
Over time, subtle changes in tone or sheen may occur. This natural aging does not affect functionality and reflects the character of the material.

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TSUMUGI Matcha Container Hira-natsume

$359.00

Meet the Artisan

GATOMIKIO

GATOMIKIO is a contemporary tableware brand rooted in the legacy of Gato Mokkousho (Gato Woodworks), a woodturning workshop founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Onsen by master craftsman Mikio Gato. Established in Japan’s most renowned lacquerware region, the studio has long specialized in shaping kiji—the turned wooden forms that serve as the foundation of fine lacquerware.

Today, GATOMIKIO builds on this heritage with a vision attuned to contemporary life. The brand’s minimalist wooden vessels are not hidden beneath layers of decoration, but designed to be seen, touched, and used. Each piece is made from carefully selected domestic hardwoods and finished using fuki-urushi, a traditional method in which natural lacquer is repeatedly applied and wiped away to highlight the wood’s grain with a clear, subtle luster.

Blending precision turning with timeless materials, GATOMIKIO creates tableware that is both grounded and refined—objects that speak softly, age beautifully, and bring the quiet strength of generational craft into the everyday.