Shingen Wild Cherry Bark Tray sanctuary An elegant porcelain tea bowl

An elegant porcelain tea bowl with a gloss glaze and artful

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or an artisan cheese board

antiseptic star anise and soothing calendula

Shingen Wild Cherry Bark Tray sanctuary An elegant porcelain tea bowlBeautiful tools and accessories make any process a pleasure. Kabazaiku, or cherry bark ware, has been woven into the history of northern Honshu for generations. It is a labor intensive process requiring the bark of wild cherry trees; the bark of cultivated cherry trees is not tough enough. In fact, 18th century Samurai crafted cherry bark products as a secondary vocation. A samurai 'side hustle', if you will.