Portable Zelkova Guinomi Sake Cup Set
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The set includes two different sized sake cups, lids, and a silk drawstring pouch—a nesting sake cup with a lid for easy portability. The lid can be turned inside out and used as a sauce plate to put small snacks on or as a coaster.
Take it with you on your travels or camping trips and enjoy a delicious and beautiful Sake time outside.
The advantage of wooden sake cups is that they are lighter than glass or ceramic. It is easy to hold even when filled with a large amount of sake, and it is also resistant to breakage even if dropped, so it can be used for a long time if used carefully.
The unique texture of wood is also an appealing feature of wooden sake cups. The gentle feel of the wood and its smooth texture are ideal for enjoying sake slowly.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 2 cups, 1 lid and 1 pouch |
| Size |
[Larger cup] D 5.5 cm (2.2 in) x H 4.8 cm (1.9 in) [Smaller cup] D 5.5 cm (2.2 in) x H 4 cm (1.6 in) |
| Material | Wood |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a proud history of more than 450 years. It is characterized by the harmony of natural wood grain and the refined maki-e technique, where gold, silver, or colored powders are delicately sprinkled to create elegant patterns.
Yamanaka lacquerware is crafted into a wide variety of items including chopsticks, bowls, plates, trays, spoons, ladles, and natsume tea caddies. It is known for being lightweight, durable, and beautifully refined. Traditional black and vermilion lacquer finishes are often used.
Yamanaka lacquerware continues to evolve, blending timeless tradition with modern aesthetics to suit contemporary lifestyles.
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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.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
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