{"product_id":"kotodo-tea-tin","title":"Kotodo Washi-Wrapped Tea Tin (Kikkō-Hana)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER (NOTE: THESE ARE SAMPLES.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"303\"\u003eHandcrafted from aluminum tinplate and wrapped in Japanese \u003cem data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"377\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e paper, each Kotodo canister is an object of both beauty and precision. Its airtight, double-lid design preserves the freshness and aroma of tea, while the seamless wrapping and perfectly aligned patterns reveal the quiet perfectionism of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eWe’ve selected four of our favorite patterns in the traditional gold-on-black palette—long favored in \u003cem data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"752\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e-wrapped objects like tea canisters for its elegance and auspiciousness. This color pairing has historically signified understated luxury and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable \u003cem\u003eWashi\u003c\/em\u003e Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"950\"\u003eKikkō-hana (Chrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eAsanoha (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHemp Leaf)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"988\"\u003eKikkō-mon\u003c\/em\u003e (Tortoiseshell), and \u003cem data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eKirikane\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Cut Gold\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eThe Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eFounded in 1910, Kotodo (江東堂) has been producing handmade tea canisters for over a century. Compared to machine-made versions, their \u003cem data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"656\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e wrapping is completely seamless—no ridges, no interruptions where the lid meets the body—resulting in an exceptionally clean silhouette. Each lid is designed to rotate counter-clockwise until it clicks, ensuring the pattern aligns flawlessly, a small but satisfying ritual that embodies the Japanese pursuit of harmony and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eThe Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eTea canisters, or \u003cem data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003echazutsu\u003c\/em\u003e, have long been a part of Japan’s tea culture, prized not only for their utility but for their ability to elevate everyday life. Historically, \u003cem data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003echazutsu\u003c\/em\u003e were handcrafted by metalworkers and paper artisans, combining airtight construction with decorative beauty. The use of \u003cem data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/em\u003e—a paper made from mulberry fibers—adds a tactile warmth and subtle variation that only grows richer with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1471\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eThe Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eIn Japan, the preservation of tea is both a practical concern and a cultural expression of respect: for nature, for the material, and for the act of drinking tea itself. The Kotodo canister reflects this philosophy, suggesting even the smallest gesture can embody elegance and care. To open one is to participate in a century-old dialogue between hand, material, and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47680415105275,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Crystanthemum-Kotodo-Tin.jpg?v=1762459804","url":"https:\/\/inanothercountry.co\/products\/kotodo-tea-tin","provider":"Another Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}