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Brass & Silver-plate Tray meta-filter-Type-tea kettlesWe Say A collective of Japanese designers and craftsman, Azmaya collaborate with local artisans, helping to ensure their crafts are kept alive. This silver plated brass tray is handmade in a small workshop in Tokyo, and makes for a particularly elegant way to serve drinks to your guests. Over time, the silver will loose its lustre, developing unique character and charm. Selector's Notes The craftsman, Mr Sakami, applies a special finishing technique

whilst a wooden tray can adapt to become a lid for a bowl like this one

which adds a hint of rustic earthiness to the bowl’s appearance

ORIGIN China

ORIGIN Hokaido

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and the traditional Japanese washi paper manufacturer Onao

comes unglazed

Available in a range of different colours so you can choose to match your mood

ink stone and 100 sheets of quality rice paper

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