Toru Tsuji specializes in wire netting craft, a skill he learned from his father. These lovely handmade tea strainers are constructed of copper or stainless steel wire with stainless steel mesh, functioning as both a beautiful object and a practical utensil. The metals contrast with the handmade bamboo handle. The family lives in Kyoto—Japan's former capital and a city well known for its role in the preservation of traditional Japanese craft, culture and aesthetics.