Order Within the Ritual
Designed to hold essential tea tools, this bamboo cylinder brings structure and clarity to the tea ritual.
Each object finds its place, creating a sense of calm through organization.
Handwoven Bamboo, Lacquered Finish
Woven from natural bamboo and finished with a traditional lacquer coating,
the surface combines texture with subtle depth and durability.
Designed for Tea Tools
- Holds tea scoop, needle, tongs, and accessories
- Keeps tools organized and within reach
- Suitable for both daily use and tea setups
Minimal Form, Functional Presence
The cylindrical shape is simple and grounded,
allowing it to integrate naturally into tea trays or calm interior spaces.
Beyond Tea
Can also be used as a brush holder, pen container, or small object organizer —
adaptable to different daily rituals.
Shipping & Care
- Keep in a dry environment
- Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture
- Clean with a dry cloth
Handwoven bamboo · Lacquer finish · Tea tool organizer
Gallery Price: $196
Your Price: $145
No middlemen. Direct from the artisan workshop.
The bamboo is split into threads thinner than pencil lead, then woven by hand. Flexible enough to squeeze, strong enough to last decades.
The Maker
The Anji bamboo workshop is a family operation — grandfather splits, mother weaves, son handles the finishing. They've been at it for three generations. The carbonizing kiln out back runs seven days a week.
The Place
Anji, Zhejiang. Bamboo country. The hills here are covered in moso bamboo — the same species that becomes your holder. It grows a meter a day in spring. By summer, it's ready to harvest.
The Craft
Raw moso bamboo is split, then carbonized at high temperature — this turns the bamboo that warm amber color and makes it naturally antimicrobial. The weaving pattern is a tight hexagonal lattice that flexes under pressure but never loses its shape. Each holder takes two to three days of handwork. No nails, no glue, no staples — just woven tension.
At Home
On the tea table, holding your scoop and tongs and pick. On the kitchen counter, corralling utensils. On a desk, keeping pens upright. It's the most useful object you didn't know you needed — and it looks better after a year of use than the day it arrived.
No middlemen. Direct from the artisan workshop.
