{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-katatsuki-chaire-tea-43249","title":"Vintage Japanese Katatsuki Chaire Tea Caddy with Shifuku Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese katatsuki chaire, a traditional ceramic tea caddy used for storing koicha (thick matcha) in the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has the classic katatsuki, or “shouldered,” silhouette, finished in a deep glossy black glaze with subtle variations across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is accompanied by a decorative shifuku, the traditional textile pouch made specifically to protect and present a chaire. The richly patterned textile and braided cord create a beautiful contrast with the restrained dark ceramic body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile traditionally made as a formal tea utensil, the chaire and its shifuku can also be appreciated as a small ceramic and textile object outside of the tea setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Katatsuki chaire \/ tea caddy\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\nGlaze: Black glaze\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes: Shifuku textile pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 5.5 cm \/ 2.17 in\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 5.5 cm \/ 2.17 in\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 7.5 cm \/ 2.95 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nVery good vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe chaire is clean and well preserved, with no noticeable chips, cracks, or significant damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for full details of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53965907984691,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_124751.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-katatsuki-chaire-tea-43249","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}