Artisans & Craft
How the Chawan, Chashaku, and Chasen Turn Philosophy Into Objects
The chawan, chashaku, and chasen are central to the Japanese tea ceremony, serving as tangible expressions of its core philosophies like wabi-sabi and ichi-go ichi-e. Their materials, forms, and handling deliberately embody principles of mindfulness, simplicity, and the appreciation of imperfection.
Aisha Bakri·October 22, 2026
