Utensils Term

Natsume

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A small, lacquered wooden caddy named after the jujube fruit, used to hold Usucha matcha powder.

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Botanical & Ceremonial Context

Turned from fine cherry or zelkova wood and coated in traditional Urushi lacquer, the Natsume holds just enough sifted ceremonial powder for the day's tea gathering.

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