Golden Maple Leaf Dessert Spoon はいばn to add a Japanese flair

to add a Japanese flair

even the quiet time spent preparing tea—placing leaves into the teapot

a renowned chinkin craftsman

they make a refined and thoughtful gift

and gosu to enhance the contrast between white and indigo

Golden Maple Leaf Dessert Spoon はいばn to add a Japanese flairThe beautiful black lacquer with red hues peeking through already makes this spoon a work of exceptional craftsmanship. The delicate natural pattern of kabazaiku, or cherry bark work, graces the handle and is further decorated in an understated momiji (Japanese maple leaves) motif. The technique used for this spoon is known as tamenuri, which involves a thick base of red lacquer being covered in layers of semi transparent black lacquer. The red color