Traditional craftsman Mr.takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki[black persimmon] Tea caddy JAC-NSK-508-KKTC-03

The Kurokaki Go bowl is a high-quality artwork with a beautiful appearance characterized by a clear contrast of black and white colors.
The black persimmon tree needs to be dried out in the open air for many years to be used as material for wooden artifacts.
It is an extremely difficult material to handle since the white and black areas have different shrinkage ratios, which may often result in cracking during the drying process.

Go bowls are finished after a number of repeated grinding and drying processes.
As it is carefully dried and painstakingly crafted, the Go bowl is not easily deformed and can retain its beauty for many years.
The greatest feature of the Kurokaki (black persimmon) Go bowl is the unique appearance of the black patterns on the wood surface.
Some Go bowls have a black pattern as if it is drawn with a fine brush, while others have a bold black pattern, which is a miracle of nature and you can never find two of the same design.

Kurokaki (black persimmon) is rarely available on the wood market and it is difficult to tell whether it has a black pattern until it is cut.
Even if the wood has black patterns after cutting, nobody knows how the black pattern will appear on the surface until the Go bowl is completely finished.
Only artisans who have been engaged in making Go bowls for many years and know the nature of this wood are able to make a black persimmon Go bowl, which makes it truly a gem and worth calling a "precious wood".

For more information on Go bowls, please refer to "How to choose Go bowls".

Perfect not only for green tea, but also for storing black tea, coffee beans, or any ingredients that are sensitive to moisture.
*The bottom of the tea caddy is branded with the mark of Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa.
This caddy features bold black patterns covering about one-third of its surface.
The deep black grain unique to black persimmon, combined with the shimmering tiger-stripe figure, makes it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Crafted by Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa, each tea caddy is meticulously shaped so that the lid and inner lid fit with perfect precision—when you place the lid on, it closes slowly and smoothly.
It is truly a “supreme masterpiece,” the result of years of experience and outstanding skill.
*Please see the photos for details.

Finished with a food-safe urethane coating that meets Japan’s Food Sanitation Act standards.
For care instructions and precautions, please refer to the “Notes” section below.

*Branded on the bottom with the mark of Traditional Craftsman Takashi Nishikawa.
*Please see the photos for details.

• Traditional craftsman Mr.takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki[black persimmon] Tea caddy 
  Product No.：JAC-NSK-508-KKTC-03
  Size／Caddy：Height 120mm × Diameter About 70mm
  Paulownia Box：width 93mm × depth 157mm × height 106mm
  Product Weight：About 186g
  Comes with a paulownia box
• 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
  Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.
  
  

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.
●Precautions for Use
・Please do not use in microwave.
・Do not use dishwasher and dryer.
・Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning.
・Do not use sponges with abrasives or scrubber.
・After washing, please use cotton cloth to dry the cup.
・Do not use bleaching agent.
・Please handle the cup with the utmost care. Strong impact may result in cracking or chipping of the cup.