Sakazuki Sake Cup

Shu (scarlet) coloured sake cup.

Feel the lightness in your hands, the genuine work of craftsmen. It’s plural as a piece of urushiware requires layers of craftsmanship to go behind: the one who scratches the surface of the urushi tree to extract the sap of urushi, another one who carves the shape out of a wood log. Senro takes on the finishing touch, through the repeated process of layering and polishing urushi lacquer.

It’s hard to imagine so many processes have gone into this piece of work, especially after feeling the thinness of the rim.

I personally recommend these urushiwares which you can touch with your lips as well as your hands. Be sure to tune into your senses to feel the difference on your lips.

Different materials of sake cups tend to enhance different characteristics of the drinks. Urushiware is said to keep the set temperature longer.

Perfect gift for a sake-loving friend of yours. It comes in a box.

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Care of Use:

Avoid direct sunlight and UV rays.

Wash with lukewarm water and wipe well with a soft cloth. Carefully Remove water from the corners with a dry soft cloth so as to avoid water stains.

For oil stains, wash with a soft sponge using neutral detergent and rinse with lukewarm water.

To store for a long time without use, wrap in a cloth and store at room temperature.

Do not stack dishes of other materials, such as earthenware or porcelain, on top of urushiware in order to avoid scratches.

Message from Senro:

This handicraft has been produced in a way that is completely non-polluting to our environment, utilising the wisdom, techniques and materials of our ancestors who have passed on their knowledge and skills from ancient times. 

We would like to give it to you as a result of our wish that the path of today’s spiritual culture will become richer, and that respect for nature’s blessings will grow. This gift will continue to live on from the present day to the future. 

We hope that you will use it daily, with loving care, and for many years to come.