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Step into the Kyoto workshop where the world’s most iconic chazutsu are crafted with unparalleled precision, and get to know the artisans, their tools, and their longstanding passion and commitment to their craft through their own storytelling, presented in both English and Japanese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough rich and highly detailed original photography, Kaikado explores the historic atelier, including the meticulous process required to bring a caddy to life and the evolution of their timeless design, intertwining tradition and innovation to craft items that have been “refined to the point of almost being plain.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSensitively reflecting Kaikado’s long-standing legacy with their choice of materials, the book is printed on two ultra-high quality paper stocks and metallic inks reflecting the materiality of the chazutsu. 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