Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Chidori This is a beautiful bowl

This is a beautiful bowl with a bright camellia flower

Fuji and sakura (cherry blossoms) are also painted

or even side dishes

The stainless tea strainer is attached inside the teapot

This teacup is a perfect way to enjoy Japanese artisan's crafts for your teatime

Kai-Awase Chirimen Furoshiki 27 in Chidori This is a beautiful bowlThe pattern of shells depicted on this furoshiki wrapping cloth is a symbol of happiness for married couples in Japan. During the Heian period (794 1185 CE), a game called kai awase was popular in Japan. The object of the game was to match a pair of clams decorated with gold leaf. This game is based on the fact that bivalve shells can only be combined with the same shell. For this reason, the pattern of shells has come to symbolize the hope of meeting