Cherry Bark Sokawa Chirashi Tea Caddy

A harmonious blend of nature and form, this flat tea caddy is wrapped in hand-applied wild cherry blossom bark, encasing a durable steel interior. Crafted using the time-honoured Japanese technique of Kaba-zaiku (cherry bark craftsmanship) from Akita Prefecture, each piece reflects a quiet elegance rooted in timeless tradition.

Crafted with quiet precision, this tea caddy is fully wrapped—inside, outside, and across the lid—in raw chirashi cherry bark, known for its marbled, “Shimo-furi” finish. Each piece reveals the unrefined beauty of the wild cherry tree, with natural variations that make every caddy unique in texture and tone.

The bark’s organic properties—gentle breathability, moisture retention, and antibacterial strength—create an ideal environment for storing fine tea leaves. Tightly sealed through the hands of skilled artisans, each caddy offers not only function, but a deep connection to the materials and methods of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

A quiet object of utility and beauty, designed to age with grace.

Produced by: TOMIOKA
Traditional Craft: Kaba-zaiku, Akita Prefecture
Materials: Wild cherry bark, plywood, natural wood
Sizes:
S: D80 x H 90mm (Can hold up to 150g)
M:D70 x H 110mm (Can hold up to 150g)
L: D80 x H 120mm (Can hold up to 200g)