Sumu Woven Water Container ORIGIN_Yamanaka Lacquerware Its smooth rim

Its smooth rim

creating a vivid contrast with the fresh green leaves

The pattern and coloring are named kazemon (wind pattern) to evoke the image of wind flowing in a purple-gold color

and a pink one featuring charming little rabbits

Sumu Woven Water Container ORIGIN_Yamanaka Lacquerware Its smooth rimThis glass vessel by artist Takeoka Kensuke is a mizusashi, or water container for the Japanese tea ceremony. Mizusashi plays a quiet yet essential role in holding fresh water and sustaining the rhythm of the tea ritual. The name Sumu comes from the Japanese for clear, pure, and lucid, evoking a sense of mental freshness and calm clarity. Drawing inspiration from the presence of traditional Japanese bamboo baskets, this piece explores the idea of