Bamboo Short Black and Silver Guinomi Sake Cup

This guinomi Sake Cup, finished with a wiping lacquer technique of Yamanaka lacquerware, has a unique design combining wood and metal. Rims are highlighted with silver lacquer by Maki-e artisan to give glorious look.

The proportions are small and stable as if a tuft of bamboo had been cut out. The soft mouthfeel created by very thin and smooth rim and pleasant weight stimulate the senses beyond the sense of taste.

It is also recommended as a small bowl for serving food or a seasonal condiment container. The design has a strong presence, and will add a touch of elegance to your table coordination.

Yotsukawa Seisakusho

Yotsukawa Seisakusho is a manufacturer of Takaoka copperware, a craft with a history of 400 years in Toyama Prefecture in Japan.

They have been created a number of ingeniously designed, beautiful, and highly practical products using a unique technique that combines the excellence of Takaoka copperware production with Yamanaka lacquerware craftsmanship.

Kisen series is made by craftsmen who excel in the processing techniques of each material, working in a division of labor and combining them. In addition to their ease of use, the beauty of their appearance is like that of modern sculpture.

Kisen's Bamboo series was born from the idea of attaching a metal bottom to a wooden sake cup to give it a good weight and stability.

Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture is one of the leading metal industry towns in Japan with a 400-year history. It is known for its metal crafts using copper as the main material, which now accounts for about 90% of the total production in Japan. There are various techniques used to produce Takaoka copperware, including hammering, casting, and engraving. Craftsmen in Takaoka are highly skilled and use their skills to create beautiful and functional objects ranging from tea ceremony utensils to decorative vases.