Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku Calligraphy | Tanzaku by Rev. Yūdō Kohara Condition:New celebrated for its deep umami

celebrated for its deep umami and rich

it speaks to refined elegance and the quiet appreciation of nature’s seasonal transformation

and paulownia—to create a wide variety of decorative motifs

remove the mesh and set aside when you want to scoop the right amount of powder into your cup

Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku Calligraphy | Tanzaku by Rev. Yūdō Kohara Condition:New celebrated for its deep umamiThis elegant tanzaku (vertical calligraphy strip) features the phrase Wa Kei Sei Jaku (Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility), the four guiding principles of the Japanese tea ceremony. The calligraphy was written by Yd Kohara, a Zen monk known for his expressive brushwork and calligraphy appreciated in the world of chanoyu. In the tea ceremony, Wa Kei Sei Jaku expresses the spirit shared between host and guestsharmony with others, mutual respect,