Kisen Bamboo Short Silver Takaoka Copperware Guinomi Sake Cup
The grain of the plain wood and the dull, shiny silver brass are contrasting in weight and texture, but are boldly combined to create a delicate silhouette.
The wooden cup is made by Yamanaka lacquerware craftsmen, a traditional handicraft of Ishikawa Prefecture, using the thinnest wood cutting technique in Japan. Natural wood used for this product has individual differences in grain and color shading, which we hope you will enjoy as a natural texture.
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.
Kisen is a brand produced by Yotsukawa Seisakusho, a manufacturer of Takaoka copperware, a craft that has continued for 400 years in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The company has 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. In addition to their ease of use, the beauty of their appearance is like that of modern sculpture.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: 1 cup
- Dimension: D5cm(2in) x H5cm(2in)
- Capacity: 50ml(1.7oz)
- Material: Wood and Brass - Takaoka Copperware
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Brand: Kisen by Yotsukawa Seisakusho
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ABOUT KISEN
Kisen is a brand of Yotsukawa Seisakusho, a manufacturer of Takaoka copperware, a craft with a history of 400 years in Toyama Prefecture in Japan.
Yotsukawa Seisakusho has 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.
Takaoka Copperware"A Masterpiece of Artisanal Metalwork"
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 account 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.
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In Japan, gold, silver, copper, tin, and iron are called "Gokin (five metals)" and have been used as materials for metalworking since ancient times. Each metal has a different luster, workability, strength, thermal conductivity, heat retention, moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., and techniques to utilize these characteristics have developed in various regions.From daily necessities such as pots, kettles, and accessories to works of art that represent the times such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, and Buddhist bells, a wide variety of metalwork has been produced in each era.
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