Kaikado

Experience one and a half centuries of handcrafted artistic expertise and immerse yourself in the legacy of a six-generation family tradition with Kaikado – a book spanning the history and future of the renowned Japanese tea caddy manufacturer on the occasion of their 150th anniversary. 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 long-standing passion and dedication to their craft through their own stories, presented in both English and Japanese.

Through rich and highly detailed original photographs, Kaikado explores the historic atelier, including the meticulous process required to bring a caddy to life and the evolution of their timeless design. Here, tradition and innovation intertwine to create objects that have been “refined to a point where they are almost simple.”

With a sensitive reflection of Kaikado’s long heritage in material selection, the book is printed on two ultra-high-quality paper types and with metallic colors that reflect the materiality of the chazutsu. Three different covers create a unique surprise upon unboxing, each representing the copper, brass, and tin that Kaikado is known for. Chapters are separated by tactile, richly textured sheets that mimic Kaikado’s distinctive packaging, and the open-spine binding – often seen in Japanese book publishing – emphasizes the book's luxurious execution.

Product information:
Dimensions: 22.0, 2.7 ×, 29.0 cm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 290
Language: English Japanese