Oodate Magewappa Japanese Akita Cedar and Copper Tea Canister

Oodate Magewappa Japanese Akita cedar and copper canister.

This canister is made by master craftsmen using a technique called "Magewappa". This is the art of shaping a thin sliced sheet of Akita cedar. After soaking it in boiled water and softening it, it is carefully rolled to make the desired shape. Then a cherry wood skin is fasten to it to make the cylinder for the tea canister.

The tea canister is airtight by the use of an inner lid to seal the contents then has a smoothly sliding outer lid, matching the body of the canister.

4-1/2" tall, 3" in diameter.
Holds about 120 grams (4.2 ounces).

You can enjoy this beautiful natural grained canister when it is sent to your home.

Made by Odate in Akita an area in Northern Japan.

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Cherry Bark Finish Tea Scoop available.

Yellow Copper Tea Scoop available.