Tea and Kintsugi
Aligned with Kintsugi as our identity, our packaging is designed with the image of Japanese tea utensils in mind.
Kintsugi shares a deep bond with Japanese tea culture. There are various theories about the origins of Kintsugi, but it is said to have emerged during the Muromachi period, when the practice of tea became widespread. Tea utensils were treated as special objects, often given as rewards to retainers who had distinguished themselves in service. When such precious utensils were broken, Kintsugi was developed as a method of repair.
The jewelry box is inspired by the natsume, a vessel traditionally used to hold and carry usucha (thin tea) for casual tea gatherings. Specifically, it is modeled on a style called nakatsugi -cylindrical and unchamfered, with the joint between lid and body positioned near the center.
We chose this form with the hope of bringing Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship closer to everyday life.
Its exterior design draws from the shifuku, a cloth pouch that embodies the spirit of safeguarding and cherishing treasured tea utensils. Our packaging is more than a container; it is part of the work itself, accompanying the jewelry.
Please enjoy it as a tea caddy for matcha, or use it as a small pouch, or in other ways.