I've always liked the idea that chabu is like a canvas for our own tea stories and every drop, every tea gathering leaves a trace. We draw our own story and everyone has it a little different - someone likes matcha, and someone likes dark saturated shou puerhs. Someone is neat and he or she hasn't spilled a drop, and someone has the whole chabu abundantly showered with tea.
Through a slow alchemical process—an interplay of wood, water, air, and metal — this chabu gain a moody, grey-blue tone reminiscent of stormy skies. Swirls, shadows, and soft contrasts make each piece feel alive and full of quiet movement, like clouds gathering before rain.
Though all the cloths were dyed together, no two are the same. Each chabu carries its own subtle variations, born from the tea-dyeing process. Over time, you will decorate and complement this tea story with your own marks.
Size 57 x 8 in // 145 x 20 cm.
Care instructions: To keep the memories of your tea sessions and appreciate the aging of your chabu, avoid washing it. But if you must, hand wash it in lukewarm water with a gentle soap and flat dry. Iron on medium heat with steam.
Pro tip: Iron your chabu before the tea ceremony to eliminate wrinkles and folds, and make your tea space look perfect.
