Striped Motif Guinomi Sake Cup

This sake cup is quite rare as a lacquerware, with impressive contrasts within the materials and colors.

Despite its initial appearance of solidity and heaviness, the cup is actually lightweight and designed with ergonomics in mind, ensuring a comfortable fit in the hand. It seamlessly combines practicality with a unique appearance and texture.

The strips are drawn based on the sensibility of the moment, making each item unique and one-of-a-kind. The item features a contrast between the smoothness of the red lacquer and the rough texture created by the recessed areas using the Zoukoku technique. It also showcases a contrast between the sharp impression on the outside and the soft impression of the beautiful wood grain on the inside.

The cup's exceptional appearance and texture make the act of holding it enjoyable, transcending its basic function as a vessel for drinking alcohol. Through the experience of using this cup, one may naturally discover a shift in their usual values and behaviors, even learning new things about themselves. In this context, the cup can truly be regarded as a form of art.

Sinra

Sanuki Urushi Sinra wurde 2012 von Matsumoto Kota gegründet, der bei dem angesehenen lebenden Nationalhelden Isoi Masami ausgebildet wurde. Sinra präsentiert die einzigartige Lackkunst von Kagawa anhand seiner originellen Lackwarenkreationen.

Kagawa-Lackwaren

In der späten Edo-Zeit (1603–1868 n. Chr.) begann Tamakaji Zokoku, Lacktechniken aus Thailand und China zu erforschen, wie beispielsweise Kinma Und ZonseiDurch die Kombination traditioneller japanischer Methoden mit diesen neuen gelang es ihm, einzigartige Lackarbeiten zu entwickeln. Heute ist die Hauptproduktionsregion dieser Stücke, die unter dem Namen Kagawa-Lackwaren bekannt sind, die Stadt Takamatsu in der Präfektur Kagawa.