Kanaami is the craft of weaving fine copper threads to make strainers and infusers and other utensils used in the kitchen or for making tea. With origins dating back to Kyoto’s Heian period (794-1185), today’s craftsmen still apply the same methods from ancient times. Unlike mass-produced goods, these handmade items bring a simple beauty and elegant aesthetic to everyday items still used today. And, like most Japanese handmade goods, they can be easily repaired by replacing any frayed wires over time – a key principle of Japanese craftsmanship.