Japan Mizusakura Cherry Tree Bark Tea Leaf Case | Kaba zaiku

Dimensions: 3-1/2”h x 2-1/2”w x1-0”d This Kaba cherry bark, (while the character for Kaba means birch, for this context the word refers to the bark of wild cherry trees since this word in Japanese is generic) woodcraft is a traditional handcraft of the city of Kakunodate, Akita prefecture, which is located in Northern Japan. Kakunodate also called “little Kyoto” is known for the beautiful sakura trees and old buildings occupied by the samurai and where the tea ceremony was cherished. Their way of peeling the bark of mountain cherry does not harm the trees. The trees still have the ability to reproduce themselves. It's the Japanese way of thinking to live with nature. This case is used when preparing tea for guests and carried in one's sleeve to easily transport the tea from place to place. This Cherry Tree bark case has high seal ability and keeps things inside dry (moisture proof) having special inherent features that reject humidity and protects tea leaves from dryness. These small b