Chidori Guinomi Sake Cup
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This guinomi sake cup features a Japanese traditional chidori pattern. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened.
The smooth porcelain provides a rich yet delicate texture of sake to the mouth. It is a perfect sake cup for celebratory occasions such as New Year’s Day, birthdays or wedding anniversaries.
Originally designed as a sake cup, it is also a great item for serving small portions of food, desserts, yogurt, fruits such as berries. You may also put a small portion of food or relishes inside, place it on a larger plate or in a bento box for a more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.
DETAIL
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
D 7.2 cm (2.8 in) x H 5.2 cm (2 in) |
| Capacity | 132ml (4.5fl oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
Maker / Brand
Founded in the early Taisho era (1912 CE–1926 CE) in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Seikou Kiln has long been dedicated to the art of Japanese overglaze painting for Kutani ware. Through years of research, Seikou Kiln perfected a high-quality technique to transfer designs and patterns using printed sheets, all created in-house. This method captures the same level of transparency in glassy glazes and the depth of thick overglaze paints as traditional hand-painting. Their work has earned prestigious awards, such as the Japan Tourism Agency's Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest.
Origin
Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.
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Guinomi
We have collected wonderful Guinomi sake cups from all over Japan that will make your blissful time of savoring your favorite sake even richer.
Usually the size of Guinomi is slightly smaller than teacups, so it is a larger cup for sake. It is common that people pour sake directly from the bottle into the Guinomi instead of using a Carafe. Originally, Guinomi was a tableware used to hold delicacies during Japanese tea ceremonies. After eating the delicacies, people began to pour sake into it and drink it, which is believed to be the beginning of the Ginomi. Hence, Guinomi has a history of growing up with the tea culture.
It incorporated the aesthetic sense of "Wabi-Sabi" and evolved into a tool for enjoying sake, rather than simply for drinking it.
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