Urushi Tea Canister Kai-Tsubaki 

The Urushi Tea Canister combines the advanced metalworking craftsmanship of Tsubame, Niigata, with the traditional lacquerware techniques of Echizen.

Each stainless steel canister is carefully hand-coated with Urushi lacquer and finished with delicate Maki-e decoration by skilled artisans. The Shiro-Tsubaki (White Camellia) design features elegant red camellia blossoms and leaves against a soft white background, creating a refined and distinctly Japanese aesthetic.

Designed for storing tea leaves, this canister can also be used for coffee beans, dried foods, and other items. Its combination of durable metal, traditional Urushi lacquer, and delicate Maki-e makes it both a practical storage vessel and a beautiful piece of Japanese craftsmanship.

A timeless piece that brings together traditional craftsmanship, the beauty of Urushi, and the elegant simplicity of Japanese design.

Product Info

• Size: Ø71 × H117 mm
• Material: Metal with Urushi lacquer
• Capacity: 370 cc (water); approximately 120–150 g of sencha

About Producer

Korindo Echizen Lacquerware

Founded in 1938 in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Korindo has been creating Echizen lacquerware inspired by the spirit of the Rimpa school of Japanese art.

Korindo combines the free, bold, and innovative spirit of Rimpa with the craftsmanship passed down through the Echizen lacquerware region. The company aims to create a “new tradition” of lacquerware that brings the beauty and spirit of Japanese craftsmanship into people's lives.

Today, Korindo also seeks to share Japanese lacquerware with people around the world and help shape the future of the Echizen lacquerware region.