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The crane is intimately linked to Japanese culture. It is commonly found on the magnificent fabrics of kimonos, on the washi paper of tea caddies or in the form of origami.The Japanese crane is emblematic of the archipelago. This sacred bird, often monogamous, with a wingspan of over two meters, is prized for its majesty […]

Kodomo no hi, or Children’s Day in Japan, is a public holiday celebrating girls and boys, as well as the gratitude of mothers. This holiday closes Golden Week, a week marked by several consecutive public holidays. Kodomo no hi is inspired by the Chinese celebration of dragon boats. Originally called Tengo no seku, the festival […]

In 2021, we fell in love with Cécile Hudrisier’s universe when we discovered her creations on Pinterest.Apparently, we weren’t the only ones to fall under her spell, so it was only logical that we should renew the edition of her creations on our tea caddies! In this year’s collection, we’re adding two new illustrations by […]

Interview with artist Misstigri: Between elegance and artistic sensuality To meet Misstigri is to enter a singular universe where elegance and sensuality combine to give life to timeless works. From her beginnings as a graphic designer to her career as a painter, she has been able to evolve, letting each step of her journey mark […]

April 5 is Seimei Day, the day of nature’s renewal and clear skies. It’s a period that characterizes the Japanese calendar as the micro-season of purity and clarity. It is a  pleasant season due to southeast wind that brings freshness and  Cherry trees, sakura, are beginning to bloom and animals are coming out of hibernation. So you can discover some beautiful landscapes […]

Shi-an’ is an ephemeral tea house built entirely from washi paper, without the use of glue. To achieve this, designer Akinori Inuzuka has invented an origami technique (the art of paper folding in Japan) which ensures the stability of the structure and enables the tea house to be assembled in a modular fashion. Starting with […]

An artisan heritage at the heart of tea tradition 1. Introduction: the essential role of traditional tea caddies in Japan Tea occupies a central place in Japanese culture, far beyond its simple consumption. A symbol of serenity, ritual and hospitality, tea, particularly green tea, has been an integral part of Japanese daily life for centuries. […]

Léa Médine is an inspired and inspiring artist, whose creative universe expresses itself through a multitude of art forms: illustration, painting, photography, and much more. Passionate about nature, her creations are an intimate reflection of her deep connection with the world around her. Each piece testifies to her constant exploration and need to immerse herself […]

In Japan, as elsewhere, the year is punctuated by the 4 seasons, except that with its climate, these seasons are very marked. However, Japan divides its calendar into 24 lunar/solar periods called sekki of around 15 days, which are themselves separated into 3 kō of 4 to 5 days, for a total of 72 micro-seasons. […]

Yesterday at the workshop, the postwoman brought me a parcel I hadn’t ordered… So I opened it with appetite of course, all the more so as on the back I discovered a stamp representing a Japanese carp! 🙂Inside, I see a familiar silhouette, delicately covered in white self-paper… KOÏ! Laurent Barrera’s new book for my […]

For several years now, we’ve been offering a wide range of washi tea caddies in our catalog. But what is this paper that every tea drinker has heard of? What is washi paper? Japanese paper, known as washi paper, is of superior quality to traditional Western paper. Indeed, the main characteristic of washi paper is […]

In the series of the 24 seasons of the Japanese solar calendar, October 8 to 23 is the period of Kanrō, or white frost. It’s during this period that dew turns to white frost as night-time cold sets in. It’s the beginning of autumn, after the rainy season. Trees put on their colorful coats, leaves […]

For almost 10 years, we’ve been lucky enough to offer tea caddies illustrated by Minasmoke, an artist from Rouen with a very bohemian style.Her illustrations have been a huge success, including the Poppies, Partie de campagne and Fleur rouge tea caddies. This year, Minasmoke returns with two magnificent boxes, Hydrangea and L’heure du goûter.The Hydrangea […]

Interview with artist Sybile: The world of Japan and geishas Sybile, real name Stéphanie, artist and illustrator, invites us to discover a delicate, poetic universe, where the elegance of Japan meets an overflowing imagination. Since her debut in 2009, she has charmed publishing houses, art lovers and now tea aficionados with her unique, expressive creations. […]

Check out this Q&A with Minasmoke, our historical illustrator.