Designed and made in Kyoto (Japan).
Product description
Enjoy hot sake served from a unique-looking flask (called tokuri), and sipped from an equally beautiful sake cup.
The set includes 1 flask and 1 cup, all made in fine porcelain by potter Hirokazu Ichikawa.
The peculiar pale-blue color is obtained though the coating of each item with a special mix of materials which, when fired, react and naturally create this color (see image below.) Not only is the mix prepared and applied by hand following Ichikawa's unique recipe: the potter is constantly experimenting to find the perfect tonality he has in mind, which means that an item made this year will look different from one made next year. Additionally, the specific tonality of each single piece will depend on environmental conditions, such as temperature and its distance from the fire.
As a result, each piece is as unique as it can get.
A very Japanese feel, without the easily-recognized features of traditional Japanese pottery.
The cup and the flask come in separate especially designed wooden boxes, called kiribako.
Instructions for use
Pour your favorite sake in the flask and heat it up in hot water to make hot sake (see our article about Japanese sake to know more), or serve at room temperature.
Serve directly from the flask into the cups and enjoy.
Wash immediately after use. Wipe the outside with a dry cloth, and let the inside dry naturally.
Warnings
• This product is fully hand made: minor differences between pieces may occur.
• Wash thoroughly before the first use, with a non-abrasive detergent and a sponge. Wipe the outside with a dry cloth, and let the inside dry naturally.
• Do not dishwash.
• Do not microwave.
• Do not leave immersed in water or other liquids for long times.
Notes
• This product may not be returned. Items that you receive broken will be reimbursed. Please read our return policy to know more.
• The items shown on this page come as a set. Single pieces are also available on KiGinKin, along with other items in the same series. Please check the manufacturer's collection page for more information.
• The kiribako box is traditionally made with very thin wood, and it is only intended for protection during shipping and storing. We will take the utmost care when placing the kiribako inside the shipping box; however, due to the delicate nature of a kiribako, it may crack before it reaches you. Please be aware that this is not considered a defect, and it won't result in a refund as long as the item itself is undamaged.
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