Blue Brush Rim Guinomi Sake Cup
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This guinomi sake cup is banded with blue brushwork with natural gosu pigment. The deep indigo stands out against the muted gray-white clay body, while a single line around the rim adds a quiet accent to its understated shape. Its gently curved body gives the cup a relaxed, easy-to-hold form.
Thick and pleasantly weighty in the hand, it has a reassuring solidity, and the maker's mark is delicately impressed on the base.
Crafted by the artisans of Omi Shimoda Toubou in Shiga Prefecture, each piece is shaped, painted, and fired entirely by hand within the sole workshop still carrying on this tradition. Born as everyday tableware for the region, it reflects the beauty and honest craftsmanship that have long defined the pottery.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | L 6.3 cm (2.5 in) x H 5.0 cm (2.0 in) |
| Capacity | 50 ml (1.7 oz) |
| Weight | 88 g (3.1 oz) |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
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Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
Crafts
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
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Guinomi
Guinomi are a type of sake cup, smaller than a typical Japanese teacup but somewhat larger than other sake cups. They are often used without a sake carafe, with sake poured directly from the bottle.
Guinomi originally held delicacies during Japanese tea ceremonies, but in time came to be used for drinking sake afterward. They have therefore evolved alongside Japan’s unique tea culture.
Sometsuke
Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as blue and white ceramics. This classic style is cherished around the world for its elegance. We offer a wide range of blue and white plates, bowls, drinkware, and more.
Sometsuke's visually appealing cobalt blue and white porcelain color scheme showcases the beauty of food and is easy to pair with a diverse variety of tableware. Its fine, smooth finish and lightweight feel further enhance the user experience.
