Drinking cup Sakura Yunomi Tamago, black

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Graceful wooden cup made of Japanese Yamazaka, mountain cherry. The drinking cup is made by Gato Mikio, one of the most famous manufacturers of high-end lacquerware in Japan with rich tradition. It is made by hand. Genuine Japanese lacquerware from this manufactory convinces by the material, the workmanship and the multiple award-winning design. Shikki (lacquerware) or Urushi refers to Japanese dinnerware made in the traditional way. These drinking cups are made of core material of Japanese mountain cherry and turned by hand on the wheel.

Good Design Award 2016
Design Plus Award
German Design Award 2012

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"Drinking cup Sakura Yunomi Tamago, black"

Real Japanese lacquer art

Drinking from exquisite Shikki cups has ancient tradition and is pure pleasure. They are light, beautiful and of selected naturalness. Genuine Japanese lacquerware is very durable craftsmanship, which is more and more appreciated all over the world by connoisseurs of modern Asian table culture. Their shapes are modern, extremely aesthetic and wonderfully pleasant to the hand. The production is traditional, truly masterful and makes each cup an exquisite element on the stylishly set table. The rare wood of Japanese mountain cherry proudly displays its beautiful grain under the varnish, which protects, preserves and makes the surface a caress for the hands.

Turari by Gato Mikio

This product series includes modern Japanese cups, bowls and serving trays that are often used in sets as food bowls, as soup bowls, rice bowls, cereal bowls, for cold and hot drinks and, of course, for the famous small treats served with tea or even cold drinks. If the visual aesthetics of the wonderful, handcrafted Turari products are already inspiring, you are literally enraptured when you hold them in your hands. The beautiful cherry wood, perfectly balanced shape and flattering surface enhance the enjoyment of fine beverages and food. Designer Atsushi Sakai has been working with Gato Mikio for years. This is because here the designs are perfectly crafted into real products that enrich life. \"Kiji-Rokuro-biki\" is the name of the traditional processing technique used to make wooden vessels at Gato Mikio in Yamanaka. A special process is used as early as the sawing stage, making the products more resistant to deformation. The artisans then work in precisely defined steps with special tools to shape them.

Japanese cherry wood

The cherry is not only popular for its symbolism and flowering splendor, the wood, which belongs to the precious woods, is widely used for high-quality furniture making, decorative and utilitarian objects. Gato Mikio manufactory is one of the traditional lacquerware manufacturers and is very well known for its high quality craftsmanship. It goes without saying that Gato Mikio uses only the best raw material. In terms of durability, grain and the possibilities of processing, Gato Mikio sets the highest standards. The Japanese cherry, usually called Mizume but also Azusa or Hansa, plays a major role in the production of Japanese lacquerware. Also because it was historically used to make a sacred bow. The dense grain and high durability characterize the wood, which is almost not mass-produced.

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Colour:	Black
Production:	Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture
Material:	Yamazaka, mountain cherry wood
Care:	Clean by hand To avoid scratches, do not use sharp objects or cleaning agents
Protective lacquer:	Urethan
Tea setProduct type:	Tea mugs Tea mug
Tea bowls material:	Wood
Tea bowls volume:	180 ml
Volume range:	101 - 200 ml
Maße:	Ø 83 mm, H 81 mm, ca. 180 ml

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Ein wunderschöner Becher , ein kleines Kunstwerk . Ein Handschmeichker , den man einfach in die Hand nehmen muß . Grüner Tee schmeckt daraus perfekt und unverfälscht .

Ellen H , 10.01.2024 Verified purchase

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Gato Mikio

The company Gato Mikio was founded in 1908 in Yamanaka Onsen by Kaga as a wood workshop called Wareto. Yamanaka Onsen is located in Ishikawa Prefecture in western Japan, approximately at the same latitude as Tokyo. For 450 years, Ishikawa Prefecture has been known for producing lacquerware (lacquerware, urushi), wooden products with elaborate lacquer coatings. The Gato Mikio workshop utilizes the advantages of traditional Yamanaka lacquerware production, where high-quality, selected woods are precisely shaped using a potter's wheel. In this way, Gato Miko has created exceptionally beautiful Japanese wooden tableware, which has been awarded numerous design prizes. With the same craftsmanship, specially designed tea caddies, bowls, and tablets for green tea are also produced from wood.

Craftsmanship perfection and stylish, modern design are the outstanding features of Gato Mikio's products. With unique, sophisticated design products, this workshop has earned an excellent reputation worldwide. Gato Mikio is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end lacquerware in Japan and is among the most renowned worldwide.