It’s week 41 / 2026

This week, we welcome the new AGOBAY ceremonial matcha whisk holder, created with Swiss ceramicist Therese Müller. Designed for the smaller ceremonial matcha whisk in our collection, its narrower porcelain form supports the delicate bamboo tines, helping them dry naturally and retain their shape. Slip cast in small series in Therese’s Zürichberg atelier, each piece reflects her meticulous craftsmanship. In our magazine, ‘Last of the Bamboo Masters’ considers the centuries-old craft behind Japanese bamboo tea tools. The story takes us to Takayama, where some of the last artisans preserving these special skills face an increasingly fragile future. As demand for matcha continues to grow, these traditions, the knowledge and materials are at risk of disappearing.