Large cherry wood bark container

8.3 x 12 cm

Capacity: 150g Sencha

The delivered item may differ slightly from the photo, as it is a natural product.

A lot of work and knowledge are required to make Kabazaiku. The bark must be harvested from 70-80 year old wild trees, as the bark of younger and cultivated trees is not robust enough. In spring, scouts set out into the mountains of northern Japan to locate the wild trees, as they are easier to find during this time due to the blooming sakura blossoms. The bark is then harvested in late summer/early autumn after the rainy season in Japan, so that it is softer and easier to remove.

Kabazaiku products are eco-friendly and do not harm the trees in the long term, as only a third of the bark is cut and the trees have regenerative powers to grow enough bark for the next harvest.

Due to their airtight and antibacterial properties, Kabazaiku crafts in the form of (household) containers have always been popular. Especially tea containers, not only because they have the perfect properties, but also due to Japanese tea culture. The production is very labor-intensive and requires a lot of experience and artistic understanding. There are about 10 work steps, depending on the type of craft, the type of bark, and the design.