Sumu Woven Water Container ORIGIN_Yamanaka Lacquerware This two-tiered bento box is

This two-tiered bento box is perfect for single-use or outings with the family

creating a vivid contrast with the fresh green leaves

Its smooth rim

as if a distant landscape were blurred by a haze

and a pink one featuring charming little rabbits

Sumu Woven Water Container ORIGIN_Yamanaka Lacquerware This two-tiered bento box isThis glass vessel by artist Takeoka Kensuke is a mizusashi, or water container for the Japanese tea ceremony. Mizusashi plays a quiet yet essential role in holding fresh water and sustaining the rhythm of the tea ritual. The name Sumu comes from the Japanese for clear, pure, and lucid, evoking a sense of mental freshness and calm clarity. Drawing inspiration from the presence of traditional Japanese bamboo baskets, this piece explores the idea of