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 a été fondée en 2012 par Matsumoto Kota, formé auprès du vénérable trésor national vivant Isoi Masami. Sinra met en valeur l'art unique de la laque de Kagawa à travers ses créations originales.

Laque de Kagawa

À la fin de la période Edo (1603-1868) , Tamakaji Zokoku entreprit de rechercher des techniques de laque en Thaïlande et en Chine, telles que Kinma et zonseiEn combinant les méthodes traditionnelles japonaises avec ces nouvelles techniques, il a pu créer des œuvres de laque uniques. Aujourd'hui, la principale zone de production de ces pièces, collectivement connues sous le nom de laque de Kagawa, se trouve dans la ville de Takamatsu, dans la préfecture de Kagawa.