bamboo tray heavy pop and 'bound' in individual wrappers

and 'bound' in individual wrappers in a pocket-sized box

known as Jianzhan

Like peaks emerging from the clouds

This cup’s form opens like a flower in bloom

bamboo tray heavy pop and 'bound' in individual wrappersSleek and understated, this tray is carved from a block of tightly compressed and lacquered strips of bamboo, leaving a smooth and surprisingly colorful surface on which to perform gongfu cha. This present materiality and its warm tones will beautifully offset monochromatic and brightly colored teaware, though may also pair well with open clay vessels. Longitudinal slits collect spills and wastewater into a removable tray below for easy disposal,