Name: Acorn-Shaped Carved Matcha Container
Brand: Dogou
SKU: POT-005
Price: 75.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Natsume sculpté à la main en deux essences de bois, en forme de gland

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Acorn-Shaped Carved Matcha Container

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Acorn-Shaped Carved Matcha Container

In the smallest of fruits, the promise of the greatest of trees.

75,00€

Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard

Plus que 1 en stock, expédié depuis la France

Livraison offerte en France

Expédié sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés

Retours sous 30 jours

There is something immediately touching about this jar. Its acorn shape, carved with remarkable precision and sensitivity, instantly evokes the world of the forest, of a Japanese autumn, of those silent walks beneath the oaks where every step crunches on the dead leaves. This natsume is like no other, and that is precisely what makes it unforgettable.

The artisan has chosen two woods with opposing yet complementary characters: a light oak for the body, with broad and expressive grain, bearing a natural knot like an imprint of the living, and a darker, polished wood for the domed lid, reminiscent of the color of a real acorn's cupule. The irregular, sawtooth cut that separates the two parts playfully mimics the natural junction of the fruit and its cap.

The small black handle, understated and cylindrical, places the final touch on this composition with restraint. Only one piece available, a work carved from the living, still smelling of the forest.

There is something immediately touching about this jar. Its acorn shape, carved with remarkable precision and sensitivity, instantly evokes the world of the forest, of a Japanese autumn, of those silent walks beneath the oaks where every step crunches on the dead leaves. This natsume is like no other, and that is precisely what makes it unforgettable.

The artisan has chosen two woods with opposing yet complementary characters: a light oak for the body, with broad and expressive grain, bearing a natural knot like an imprint of the living, and a darker, polished wood for the domed lid, reminiscent of the color of a real acorn's cupule. The irregular, sawtooth cut that separates the two parts playfully mimics the natural junction of the fruit and its cap.

The small black handle, understated and cylindrical, places the final touch on this composition with restraint. Only one piece available, a work carved from the living, still smelling of the forest.

Material: Two wood species, light veined oak body, polished dark walnut or rosewood lid
Handle: Lacquered black wood cylinder or ebony
Detail: Natural knot visible on the body, saw-tooth cut between body and lid
Finish: Matte and raw body, polished and glossy lid, contrast of textures
Shape: Naturalistic acorn, rounded body, domed acorn cap lid
Style: Japanese wood carving, naturalistic donguri motif
Availability: ✦ Unique piece, 1 copy only

Fast delivery

All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.

Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.

No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.

30-day returns

You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.

For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.

Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.

Why two different woods on this pot?

The craftsman chose a light, veined oak for the body and a darker wood for the lid, a contrast that emphasises the acorn shape.

Is the knot visible in the wood a defect?

No, it is a natural mark of the living tree, seen as the tree's signature rather than a defect.

How do I look after it?

Clean it with a soft, dry cloth only, and apply a light natural oil (camellia or walnut) once a year to the oak body.

How to use it?

A natsume is a small Japanese tea container named after the jujube, whose shape it echoes. It holds matcha.
What it is for: it protects the powder from air and light and sits on the tea tray. It is also an object worth displaying.
Keep matcha in it, away from light, humidity and odours.
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Never immerse it in water and avoid steam.
Once a year, apply a light natural oil (camellia or walnut) to the oak body to nourish the wood. Avoid prolonged direct sun.
The knot visible in the wood is a character, not a flaw: it is the tree's signature.
Idea: it also makes a lovely gift for someone discovering matcha.
Good to know: an opened matcha is best drunk within a few weeks, to keep its colour and aroma.