Sakurakawa Zaiku (Kabazaiku) is a traditional craft made in Kakunodate, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. It is made by attaching the bark of wild cherry trees to the surface of the wood, and various products are made, such as tea caddies, trays, and smartphone covers. 【Features】 The material, which makes use of the bark as it is, brings a pleasant texture and rich colors to the products. It has airtightness and antibacterial effects. It has the property of avoiding moisture and preventing drying. It is an environmentally friendly material that regenerates even after the bark is peeled off. 【Techniques】 There are three types of techniques: "kata-mono" (molded), "kiji-mono" (wooden), and "tatami-mono" (folded), which are used depending on the product. Craftsmen make each piece by hand, so no two pieces are exactly alike, and each is a one-of-a-kind item. 【History】 It is said that it began in the late 18th century when Hikoroku Fujimura, a samurai, introduced the technique to the Ani region in the northern part of the prefecture. Kakunodate's Kabazaiku is said to have started when Hikoroku Fujimura, who was a hand-signing official of the Satake Kita family, was taught the technique from the Gosho-no-ke family (present-day Kamazawa, Aikawa Town) during the Tenmei era (1781-1789). 　　　　　　　　　　　　From a web search This is an item that was used at my parents' house in the past. The cherry bark tea caddy looks wonderful, and I took it. However, I haven't used it and it has been left in the corner of the cupboard, so I am putting it up for sale so that someone can use it. It is an old item and has stains and dirt. I tried to polish it carefully with a cloth, but the stains still remain. There are cracked lines and missing parts on the surface of the cherry bark, but it can still be used as a tea caddy. It would also be nice to display it on a shelf in your room as an antique decoration. Tea caddy 　Weight: 150g 　Diameter: approx. 8.8cm 　Height: approx. 11.5cm Tea spoon 　Approx. 7.5 x 3cm