{"product_id":"boat-chasoku","title":"Boat Chasoku (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am a Boat Chasoku. My bow will dip as I traverse the leafy seas, to meet you on the other shore for tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyuji Mitani has written that serving tea is a beautiful experience and that artisans like him take great pleasure in thinking about new tools for tea ceremonies, both ceremonial and casual. \"The distance between people grows closer when we drink tea\", says Mitani. This experience is reflected in this unique item, a 'chasoku' (scoop used to transfer tea leaves to a brewing pot) made in the shape of a boat \"to cross the sea of memories. Let's ride on the boat to see friends and sit together over delicious tea to drink leisurely\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoat Chasoku was curated by Stevenson Aung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.5” (w) x 7.75” (l) x 1” (h) or 6.4cm (w) x 19.7cm (l) x 2.5cm (h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz or 58 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eMountain Cherry Wood, Lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach boat is hand made and will vary in shape slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Ryuji Mitani's signature on the side of the vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem is lacquered in Ryuji Mitani's signature usuzumi style of lacquer with faint hazy white strokes overlapping a black urushi base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a cloth and dry well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique and will have variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ryuji Mitani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41083287765186,"sku":"RM-249 (5148)","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/products\/Ryuji_Mitani_Boat_Chazoku_Featured.jpg?v=1634589467","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/boat-chasoku","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}