Sumu Woven Water Container Hanakirari The rich thickness of the

The rich thickness of the bowl helps keep the freshly prepared matcha green tea warm

This beautiful platter features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e The Great Wave

The graceful curves are created using a traditional technique known as kata-uchi

The weave-patterned rims add to the clear and cool motif of this decorative celadon plate

Sumu Woven Water Container Hanakirari The rich thickness of theThis glass vessel by artist Takeoka Kensuke is a mizusashi, or water container for the Japanese tea ceremony. Mizusashi plays a quiet yet essential role in holding fresh water and sustaining the rhythm of the tea ritual. The name Sumu comes from the Japanese for clear, pure, and lucid, evoking a sense of mental freshness and calm clarity. Drawing inspiration from the presence of traditional Japanese bamboo baskets, this piece explores the idea of