Artisans & Craft
Clay, Bamboo, and Lacquer: Why Tea Ceremony Utensils Are Made From What They Are Made From
The Japanese tea ceremony deliberately uses specific materials like ceramic, bamboo, and lacquer for its utensils. It details how the unique properties of each material contribute to the ceremony's aesthetic, philosophical, and practical dimensions, embodying principles like harmony and connection to nature.
Aisha Bakri·November 8, 2026