Kaikado

Established in 1875, the artistans of Kaikado hand-make chazutsu (Japanese tealeaf caddies) out of tin, brass and copper. The airtight containers are used to keep primarily green tea leaves safe from moisture and humidity. While functional, the cylinder shaped tea caddies this sixth-generation, family-run company construct are true objects of art. Located a bit out of Kyoto’s ‘downtown’, this beautiful workshop and store is worth the trip.