Mushikui is a design that mimics the effect of wood eaten by termites. This detail is quite sought in the tea ceremony and is often highlighted as nature's design aesthetic. We love the duality of this beautiful inorganic object, which has an organic detail that evokes such a strong feeling of antiquity and perfectly embodies the sense of Wabi Sabi.
Chie Kobayashi practices both Japanese and Chinese-style tea ceremonies, which gives her a profound understanding of the mechanics that go into a vessel's functionality. Each piece has an incredible lightness despite its strong character. The lip is always thin, the lines of the shape soft, and the hand carving painfully evident. There is a universe of details engrained in this stoic white canvas waiting for you to discover. Each use of this vessel will make it uniquely yours!
Artist:
Chie Kobayashi
Origin:
Made in Kanagawa, Japan
Notes:
No box available. It is made with the highest-grade materials tested for heavy metals and strictly conforms to all food-safe use standards.
Size:
9.5x9.5x8cm
Capacity: 100mL