Pink Kannyu Guinomi Sake Cup
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This guinomi sake cup features a natural kannyu "crackle" pattern, formed during the firing process. The soft pink hue emerges as Zoho Kiln’s finely ground red pigment—refined over three years—seeps into the intricate crackles, creating a beautifully textured surface.
Ideal for enjoying sake, this cup also works well for serving small side dishes like aemono or condiments, bringing subtle elegance to your table.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 7.3 cm (2.9 in) x H 5.0 cm (2.0 in) |
| Capacity |
40 ml (1.4 fl oz) |
| Weight | 80 g (2.8 oz) |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Zoho Kiln, located in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, is a renowned producer of Mino ware. While their designs are inspired by seasonal flowers and traditional patterns, they also focus on the practical beauty of their pieces, ensuring ease of use and graceful presentation.
Zoho Kiln places particular importance on bengara, the distinctive red pigment used in their akae, or overglaze red enamel, designs. The rich red hue that adorns their pottery deepens in character and becomes even more beautiful with time and use, enhancing the aesthetic experience.
Crafts
Mino ware, crafted in Gifu Prefecture's Tono region, is renowned among Japanese pottery for its rich heritage and versatility. It features over fifteen distinct styles, making it more varied than many other Japanese ceramics.
Now accounting for over 50 percent of Japan's ceramic production, its popularity is unmatched. Designated as a traditional craft in 1978, Mino ware reflects a blend of historical depth and modern relevance, exemplifying exceptional craftsmanship.
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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.
Pink
Pink is frequently linked with emotions such as love, care, maturity, and romance. Pink tableware uniquely captures these feelings, evoking a sense of warmth and sweetness that reflects the essence of blossoms and the emotions they inspire.
In Japan, the color pink is deeply connected to the beauty of spring. Known as sakura iro, "cherry blossom color," it embodies the hue of spring sunlight shining on blooming cherry trees. Deeper in color than sakura iro is momo zome, the vibrant pink of peach blossoms. Another popular shade is nadeshiko iro, a pink with a slight lean towards purple, named after dianthus flowers, featured in the classic Japanese poetry anthology the Manyoshu.
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