GATOMIKIO TOHKA YUNAGI Yamanaka Lacquerware Ochoko Sake Cup
The name "TOHKA" means "transparent," highlighting the way the wood grain is beautifully enhanced in each piece.
The smooth texture of natural wood feels soft and relaxing against your lips, enhancing the rich yet delicate flavors of sake.
This sake cup is made from betula grossa, a hardwood valued for its high-class quality and excellent workability due to its natural elasticity.
Pair this sake cup with TOHKA KAKUSEN Sake Carafe for a more unified and beautiful table setting.
All GATOMIKIO products are crafted using the traditional woodturning technique called kijibiki, where logs are carved into products while rotating on a lathe.
GATOMIKIO’s modern and delicate designs stand out from traditional Japanese lacquerware, created by a team of internationally active product designers.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1
- Dimension: D 6 cm (2.3 in) x H 4 cm (1.5 in)
- Capacity: 45 ml (1.5 oz)
- Material: Wood
- Origin: Made in Japan - Yamanaka Lacquerware
- Brand: GATOMIKIO
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ABOUT GATO MIKIO
GATO MIKIO was founded in 1908 as Gado Woodworks in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, the town of the potter's wheel.
They inherited the philosophy of the woodworkers who used the wheel to carve wood to make bowls, trays, and other woodwork, and have always valued the beautiful grain of the wood and the perfection of the carefully ground wood.
And they have made many lacquer ware products with a focus on the perfection of the wood.
Precision of their woodwork
The reason why their products attract people is because they combine the traditional techniques of Yamanaka lacquerware with a modern sensibility in their designs.
The beauty of their lacquerware will continue to grow with time, and will not fade over decades.
about yamanaka lacquerware
Yamanaka lacquerware is produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and has a history of about 400 years.
The traditional techniques of Yamanaka lacquerware were highly evaluated and became known throughout Japan, despite a period of temporary interruption.
It is characterized by the use of wood grain patterns to express a natural texture, and is made with great attention to detail.
It was designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1975.
