Before use please soak in warm water for a few minutes to help prevent staining. After use, clean and dry thoroughly to avoid lingering odors. Do not put in dishwasher or microwave. Exposure to very high temperatures or rapid temperature changes may cause damage.
Sake Cup
Guinomi Mange Yuteki
Studio Yanagi
SKU
0183
Enjoy every sip of sake in this delightful Guinomi sake cup covered in a silvery kaleidoscopic oil spot glaze. Handcrafted in Kyoto, perfect for serving sake as well as tea in both formal and casual settings.
| Item | Guinomi sake cup |
| Colour | Silver |
| Dimensions | Ø7.5 x 4cm |
| Volume | 60ml |
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Studio | Yanagi 柳窯 |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Glaze | Mange Yuteki ("kaleidoscopic oil spot") |
| Stamp | Seal to base |
| Packaging | Wooden box (Kiribako) |
Each item is handmade and unique therefore size, colour and finish will vary slightly.
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Guinomi ぐい呑
The Guinomi is a type of sake cup, typically larger and deeper than other styles, believed to have evolved from small Mukōzuke bowls used for side dishes during Kaiseki: the light, multi-course meal that precedes formal Chaji tea ceremonies, where thick Koicha tea is served. The meal, accompanied by sake, lines the stomach and cleanses the palate before the potent brew is drunk. Besides its calming properties, the ritual of sharing sake amongst host and guests fosters deeper connections and respect, contributing to the sense of harmony and tranquility central to the tea ceremony.
Kyo-yaki 京焼
Kyo- and Kiyomizu-yaki (清水焼), used together or interchangeably, refers to pottery produced in the Kyoto area, covering a variety of different styles. Historically Kiyomizu-yaki exclusively referred to pottery made on the road leading up to the ancient Kiyomizu Temple (now a UNESCO World Heritage site). From 794 to 1603 Kyoto was the imperial capital, attracting the most skilled artisans across the country. Even after the seat of government moved to Edo, present day Tokyo, Kyoto continued to be the cultural and spiritual centre of Japan. Typical Kyoto wares are decorated with colourful hand-painted motifs using overglaze enamel pigments: a technique that appeared in the 17th century and is still a hallmark of Kyo-yaki today.
