Tales of a Century Silver Guinomi Sake Cup

This is a Guinomi Sake Cup made of hammered pure tin. This is a product that is a brushed-up version of a standard product of Seigado, the metalwork studio in Niigata prefecture.

After melting tin into a sheet form, it is hammered into shape using the hammering technique called "Tsuiki", making the piece seamless.

This product is part of a project launched by Niigata Prefecture under the theme of "Tales of a Century," products to be used for the next 100 years. It is created by an outside designer and aims to coexist with the warmth of craftsmanship and sophisticated design.

Tin was prized as a material suitable for storing water and other things because of its ability to purify what is put inside it. It is also suitable for enjoying the taste of alcohol itself since it does not retain any odor.
Delivered in a wooden box which makes it a perfect gift for your loved ones.

Seigado

Seigado’s workshop is located at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Niigata Prefecture, where high-quality copper was discovered about 300 years ago. This region is where the traditional tsuiki metalworking technique finds its roots.

In Japan, there's a saying that things get better with use. Seigado's products possess a charm that inspires you to cherish and care for them over time.

Metalwork has long been prized for its durability and gorgeous appearance. In Japan, bronze swords and harnesses were made from the Yayoi period (10th century BCE–mid-3rd century CE) based on techniques introduced from China and Korea. With the rise of Buddhism, the construction of temples, Buddhist statues, and ritual implements flourished, and metalworking techniques also advanced. Eventually, a wide variety of products such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, armor, and ornaments came to be manufactured.