natsume sensu

Chaki : Tea container used to bring matcha to the tea room.
Natsume is the most well-known type of chaki. 
The tea container stands out like a star in the host's spot.

There are many kinds of containers used for holding matcha. Koicha containers are called chaire. In the sixteenth century, some chaire were known to have been valued as much as a castle!

Depending on the shape and material it is made from, usucha containers are called natsume or usuki.

Tea containers can be considered one of the star utensils in a gathering. Guests always look forward to seeing the tea container selected by the host.

Some of the lacquer natsume are stunning in their workmanship with elaborate designs and dazzling use of gold. Sen no Rikyu favored plain black lacquer containers. Created over 400 years ago these are still the standard for today's pieces.

Shipping within Japan

Shipping Company: JAPAN POST 

Shipping Cost:

All orders 1100 yen (free over 20,000yen)

Gifts 850yen (free over 20,000yen). 

Included, ribbon and message card. 

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Note: In case you are not present at the time of delivery, please retrieve your package from the shipping company within 7 days. If your package is returned to KITSUNE, we will cancel your order but shipping costs will not be refunded. 

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International Shipping

There are some regions where delivery is unavailable. Please contact us through our inquiry form to check if shipping is possible. 

Shipping Company : JAPAN POST / EMS

Usually we are using the courier of EMS which is operating Japan post.
But recently, they stopped the shipment toward some country, so if we face the situation, we will use Yamato Transport Co., LTD which is one of the biggest and most reliable couriers in Japan instead of EMS.

Shipping Cost: Shipping calculated at checkout.

Shipping Date: All orders will be shipped 1-7 days from the order date. Please check item page for stock availability - if an order is placed on an item that is not in stock, we will ship the total order once it is. 

Note: In case you are not present at the time of delivery, please retrieve your package from the shipping company within 7 days. If your package is returned to KITSUNE, we will cancel your order but shipping costs will not be refunded. 

Note: We cannot take responsibility for the package once it is handed over to the shipping company. Thank you for your understanding. 

Please check the contents of the product within 7 days of its arrival. If something happen, please email attached the picture of the problem us if there are any problems.
Depending on the contents, we will basically send you a substitute product at the next delivery.  me description.

There has always been nothing as difficult as a purchase agreement. If a problem arises, both parties will work honestly to resolve the issue based on the principle of faith and trust.

Order Cancellation:
We apologize, but cancellations are not accepted. The only exception to a cancellation is if the order is returned to us due to inability of delivery. In this case, we will cancel the order but the shipping fee is not refunded. 

We share inventory with our physical stores, so there may be instances where we are unable to fulfil an order. We ask in advance for your understanding. 

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