Japanese Keyaki Cha Dansu - Meiji Era Necklaces & Amulets Dyed by hand using natural

Dyed by hand using natural sustainable dyes such as ceriops tagal bark

this long rustic bench works equally well as seating in a hallway

These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by workers or agriculture workers

this piece is covered in a wonderful rich patina from years of use

Japanese Keyaki Cha Dansu - Meiji Era Necklaces & Amulets Dyed by hand using naturalThis Japanese cha dansu tea chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 1912) most likely the later part of it circa 1900. Tea chests were used for storing ceramics and other utensils used during the Japanese tea ceremonies. Tea tansu chests were made from fine wood and took pride of place in a Japanese home. The front, drawers, and frame are burr keyaki (burr red elm) and the top and sides are kiri wood (paulownia). The locks and warabite (bracken) style