Traditional Patterns and Craftsmen's Techniques Combined, Beautiful and Practical Tea Caddy
The "Pattern of Happiness" series is an original design created by a textile designer who focused on the "meaning of wishing for happiness" found in traditional Japanese patterns.
The Seigaiha pattern represents wishes for "eternal prosperity" and "family fortune," like waves continuing forever.
We designed a modern version that dyes the good motifs of the pattern into a contemporary lifestyle.
✔ Exquisite craftsmanship: Each piece is carefully handcrafted at a specialized workshop
✔ Modern traditional patterns: Enjoy choosing from 6 pattern types and 2 colors
✔ Double-layered structure: The double-layered design, with an outer and inner lid, keeps the freshness and aroma of the tea
✔ Also ideal as a quality gift: The "Pattern of Happiness" conveys special thoughts
Beautifully preserving tea leaves for a rich tea time
The tea caddy has a capacity of 150g. It is made from lightweight materials with a sturdy steel construction. Its high light-blocking ability prevents the tea leaves’ flavor from deteriorating.
The inner lid is also made of steel with high airtightness, firmly preserving the freshness of the tea leaves from moisture. You can enjoy delicious tea anytime. The inner lid comes with a handle for easy opening and closing.
The appropriate humidity and temperature can also be kept, making it recommended for storing tea leaves, tea bags, herbal teas, coffee beans, dried foods, spices, and sweets that you want to protect from moisture.
You can also combine it with sweets or tea to create a petite gift, or use it as a small storage container.
This item is perfect for adding a touch to your daily tea time, combining both beauty and practicality.
The charm of hand-dyed craftsmanship stands out in the detail
The hand-dyed Japanese paper used in this tea caddy is an original by Fuwa Market. Skilled craftsmen at a specialized workshop in Kyoto carefully hand-dye each piece one by one.
The traditional technique creates a deep color and a unique blend that is truly captivating. When you look at the raw paper, you can feel the dense layering of colors unique to hand-dyeing.
The subtle gradations and nuances create a harmony that can only be achieved by handcrafting, expressing a one-of-a-kind beauty.
Each edition is carefully dyed, producing a warmth and depth that cannot be expressed by simple printing.
The craftsmanship brings out the refined beauty of Japanese style right down to the details. Every time you use it, you can feel the meaning of Japanese craftsmanship and traditional patterns.
Experience the charm of this harmonious warmth created by the artisans’ handiwork and craftsmanship.
Wishes and prayers woven into the Seigaiha pattern
The infinite waves symbolize abundance
Large rolling waves and small calm waves. The Seigaiha pattern is a layered design symbolizing abundant blessings with the harmony of large and small arcs.
It is a motif with great significance for people living near the sea worldwide, and not only in Japan but also seen in Egypt and Persia.
It also appeared in Heian period texts such as the "Genji Monogatari" and became popular among commoners during the Edo period.
The rich blessings and infinite symbols of happiness have become beloved good motifs, often given as gifts or used in wedding and housewarming celebrations.
The colors include a gentle blue series,
and a warm brown series in two colors. The harmonious yet individual colors are perfect for brightening your tea time.
※ Because the large sheets are cut to make these, there may be individual differences in the arrangement of the raw paper. Please understand this.
Lineup of the "Pattern of Happiness" series
The Fuwa Market "Pattern of Happiness" series offers designs arranged in modern style based on 6 types of traditional patterns.
・ Silver Plum pattern (symbolizing silver plum blossoms, calling for good luck)
・ Market Pine pattern (rough pine, traditional beauty)
・ Plum pattern (plum for health and protection from evil)
・ Seigaiha pattern (infinite waves symbolizing abundance)
・ Nanten pattern (Nandina for warding off evil)
・ Pine pattern (pine is a symbol of prosperity)
Please choose your favorite pattern and color to color your tea time beautifully.
"Craftsmanship × Traditional Patterns" masterpieces are also perfect as gifts
"Happiness Pattern" series is a special design that incorporates the wishes held by traditional Japanese patterns. It is a masterpiece of craftsmanship that is loved as a present for important people and evokes the spirit of harmony.
・As a birthday present for tea lovers
・For seasonal gifts such as tea and sweets for celebrations, longevity, and good health
・As a charm to invite good luck, for wedding celebrations, housewarming celebrations, and new residence celebrations
・For souvenirs to people overseas
Why not choose a design you like and incorporate the colors of harmony into your daily life?
【Product Details】
・Size (approx.): Height 12.4cm (4.88inch) × Width 6.5cm (2.55inch)
・Weight (approx.): 90g
・Capacity: 150g
・Material: Steel, original hand-dyed Japanese paper
・Place of production: Japan (Kyoto / Shizuoka)
【Precautions】
The Japanese paper used in this product is hand-dyed one sheet at a time by artisans in Kyoto. Therefore, you may see white spots or slight color unevenness.
This is a characteristic of handcrafting, so please understand this before purchasing.
The connection with the local community and society is also important
All original products of Fuwa Market are carefully handcrafted by Japanese artisans based in Kyoto.
Along with that, some light tasks such as packaging preparation and tagging are carried out in cooperation with the related company’s employment support facility "tomoni".
This collaboration was born from the experience of the representative of Fuwa Market, the Nishida family.
By participating in the manufacturing site, we ask for work within a range that connects the users’ confidence and joy, and we return compensation (wages) accordingly.
Fuwa Market values cooperation such as
"The skills of the artisans and the hands of related people come together to shape the product."
We cherish such collaboration.
