Earthy Shigaraki sake cup takes you a gorgeous drinking time.
Shigaraki sake cup, the work of Japanese craftsman Tomita Tadashi, is mainly composed of thick texture, charming black and silver light with natural cracks. The unique luster and incredible materials exude a dazzling charm.
The unique aesthetic of “Wabi-Sabi”, the perfect match of Shigaraki ware and teaism. Hechimon is Marui Seito's signature Shigaraki tableware collection. The name, Hechimon, is derived from the Japanese word used by the Shigaraki craftsmen for "one of a kind" or unique things. It means no two Shigaraki pieces would be identical. Enjoy your slightly drunk moment with this rough, natural, and layered black-silver sake cup!
Shigaraki ware, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, has about 1,300 years of history. Besides the unique earthy texture, Shigaraki ware is renowned because of its simple warmth and rich expressiveness.
Size: Approx. W8 x D8 x H8.5 cm
Capacity: Approx. 310ml
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Material: Pottery
Package: Wooden Box
Marui Seito
Founded in 1925, Marui Seito is a third generation Shigaraki ware producer. Creating a wide range of pottery pieces with unremitting efforts to meet the needs of people since the Taisho period. Shigaraki ware possess the aesthetic qualities of “Wabi-Sabi”.
Came from the town of Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture, Shigaraki ware is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. It was designated as a National Traditional Craft in 1976. Due to subtle changes that depend on the temperature and firing method, Shigaraki ware's white clay takes on a scarlet glow and warm coloring, a characteristic unique to this craft.
Hechimon, their signature Shigaraki tableware collection, means “one of a kind”. Embracing various shapes and patterns that both nature and craftsmen bring about, Hechimon shows the true aesthetic of pottery.