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Arita became renowned for its luminous white base and vivid overglaze decoration, eventually exported across the world under the Imari name. The kine-gata (杵型, pestle-shaped) silhouette has a slightly narrowed waist and rounded body that makes the bowl comfortable to hold and practical for everyday use. The small floral motif (小花草紋) is applied by hand, bringing a sense of seasonality and quiet artistry to each piece. 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It is the one that feels right every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is CHIPS Inc.'s Ancient Pottery bowl in the smaller size, made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) of Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic region with over 1,300 years of continuous production. CHIPS was founded in 2016 to make tableware people reach for without thinking: handles that balance naturally, rims that meet the lip comfortably, glazes that look better as the table fills up. The Ancient Pottery finish is deliberately quiet, muted tones with a softly weathered quality and natural yuragi (揺らぎ) in the glaze, the gentle irregularities that mean no two pieces are quite identical. At 13.8cm wide and 5cm deep it works for side dishes, a small salad, fruit, or a dessert. 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This one is for Tuesday night curry or a generous pasta and a glass of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Pottery bowl is made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, a ceramic region with over 1,300 years of history and responsible for roughly half of all tableware produced in Japan. CHIPS Inc. was founded in 2016 with a clear purpose: to make tableware people reach for without thinking. Rather than manufacturing directly, they partner with specialist Mino factories whose craftsmen understand the clay intimately, producing pieces that combine contemporary design sensibility with deep regional skill. The Ancient Pottery glaze takes its cue from vintage folk ceramics: a softly weathered finish with yuragi (揺らぎ), the quiet irregularities and natural speckle that make each piece slightly different from the next. 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The second thing is how it keeps the heat inside without passing it to your hands. These two qualities together are what made lacquerware Japan's everyday table companion long before ceramics were widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soup bowl is made in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, a city whose lacquerware tradition dates back centuries and whose craftsmen continue to work in the same careful way today. The wood is Akita castor aralia (sen), grown in the cold of Hokkaido, which produces a particularly light and fine-grained timber well suited to thin-walled bowls. The Hasori (端反り) shape features gracefully sweeping curves that flare outward at the rim, making the bowl easy to lift to the mouth with both hands in the traditional Japanese way. 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This perpetual calendar is that object: a dark wood stand with a sliding brass frame for the day of the week, and a set of stiff, precisely printed calendar cards that sit in the slot and last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards are made with Echizen washi (越前和紙) from Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's most esteemed papermaking traditions with over 1,500 years of continuous craft history. For this application, the washi component is worked into a robust, durable card stock suited to daily handling over years rather than the translucent craft paper of traditional washi. The top of each card carries an embossed decorative border of tools and utensils, a subtle nod to the craft traditions the calendar represents. The sliding brass frame highlights the current week's days; change the card each month. At 8cm wide and 21cm tall the stand sits well on a work desk, a hallway console or a kitchen counter. 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It is the base of omurice (オムライス), the sauce in napolitan pasta, the essential partner of hamburg steak. The bottle shape, red and familiar, belongs to the vocabulary of Japanese home cooking in a way that most British households would not expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that bottle in fine shiroji (白地) Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with the glossy overglaze and crisp detailing that make Arita ware recognisable at any scale. Works individually or as part of a set with the other condiment rests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476774743,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-001-","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04859.jpg?v=1777189572"},{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-mayonnaise","title":"Chopstick rest - Mayonnaise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shaped as a miniature mayonnaise tube; glossy overglaze finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- The kind of thing guests notice and ask about\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese mayonnaise has a devoted following. Richer, slightly tangier than European versions, it goes on okonomiyaki, takoyaki, potato salads and any number of things that probably should not work as well as they do. The tube shape, with its characteristic red cap, is one of the most recognisable objects in a Japanese kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that tube in fine Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with a smooth underside that sits neatly on the table. Keeps chopstick tips clean and makes the table feel like it was thought about. Works individually or as part of a set with the other condiment rests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476905815,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-002-","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04866.jpg?v=1777189548"},{"product_id":"tartar-chopstick-rest","title":"Chopstick rest - Tartar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shaped as a miniature tartar sauce bottle; glossy overglaze finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- The kind of thing guests notice and ask about\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTartar sauce in Japan is serious business. It goes with ebi furai (エビフライ, breaded prawns), menchi katsu and any number of yoshoku dishes where crispy and creamy are the point. The bottle shape is immediately recognisable to anyone who has eaten at a Japanese family restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. This chopstick rest reproduces that bottle in fine Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, with glossy overglaze capturing the familiar label colours. Keeps chopstick tips off the table and starts a conversation. Works individually or as part of a set with the other condiment rests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477004119,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-003-","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04860.jpg?v=1777189509"},{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-sauce","title":"Chopstick rest - Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shaped as a miniature sauce bottle; glossy overglaze finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- The kind of thing guests notice and ask about\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sauce bottle in question is tonkatsu sauce: the deep, sweet-savoury condiment that comes with breaded cutlets across Japan, with its own unmistakable bottle shape. Here it is reproduced in Arita porcelain, about 3cm tall, glossy and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita-yaki (有田焼), Saga Prefecture, Japan's original porcelain tradition developed in the early 17th century. The fine shiroji (白地) porcelain body and precise glossy overglaze enamels are characteristic of Arita craft at its most playful: technically serious, deliberately unserious in form. As a chopstick rest it does its job neatly, keeping tips off the table. As an object, it does something more useful: it makes guests smile, then ask where it came from. Works well individually or as part of a set with the other condiment rests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477135191,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-004-","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04865.jpg?v=1777189469"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-glass-chopsticks-rest","title":"Tsugaru Vidro glass gold leaf chopsticks rest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) Kinsai (金彩) series, Aomori Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Fan-shaped coloured glass with gold leaf (金箔) added within\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 35mm wide, 13mm tall; available in Peony (red), Green and Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold leaf caught in glass, arranged in a fan shape: the rest catches the light in a way that feels considered rather than showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) is a glass craft from Aomori Prefecture that draws on the colours of the local sea, sky and seasons. Each piece is mouth-blown and hand-formed by craftsmen; the layered coloured glass shifts as the light moves across the surface, and individual differences between pieces are the mark of hand production. This rest is from the Kinsai (金彩, gold decoration) series. Deep coloured glass is formed in a fan shape and gold leaf (金箔) is added within, creating a surface where the gold appears to float inside the glass rather than sitting on top of it. The effect at the table is warm and quietly elegant, well-suited to Japanese tableware and any setting where the small details matter. Each rest is hand-formed at 35mm across and 13mm tall; individual differences in colour distribution and gold placement are part of the character of hand production. Available in Peony (deep red), Green and Navy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928477299031,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-003-PEO","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928477331799,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-004-GRN","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928477364567,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-005-NAY","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04854.jpg?v=1777220556"},{"product_id":"kutani-korin-ume-tea-cup","title":"Kutani (九谷焼) korin ume tea cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Korin Ume (光琳梅) motif; stylised plum blossom pattern inspired by Ogata Korin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8.3cm wide, 10.5cm tall; suits sencha, hojicha, sake or daily tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korin Ume (光琳梅) pattern takes its name from Ogata Korin (1658-1716), the Rinpa school artist whose stylised plum blossom compositions became one of the most recognised motifs in Japanese decorative art. The flowing branches and rounded petals here carry that lineage, rendered in Kutani's characteristic bold overglaze enamels with touches of gold against white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) was first produced in the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the mid-17th century and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. It is known above all for its vivid overglaze enamel colours and bold, pictorial surfaces that make each piece feel like a small painting. The yunomi (湯のみ) form is slightly taller than most tea cups at 10.5cm, giving it a slender, upright character that suits the elegance of the motif. The contrast between the deep colours, white ground and gold reflects Kutani's slightly opulent tradition without feeling heavy. At 8.3cm wide it fits comfortably in the hand for sencha, hojicha, sake, or daily tea. The kind of cup that adds a small measure of art to an ordinary morning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477495639,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-NAG-001-","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04965.jpg?v=1777671876"},{"product_id":"kutani-tea-cup-with-gold-leaf","title":"Kutani (九谷焼) tea cup with gold leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Gold leaf applied and fired over richly coloured overglaze enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 9.2cm wide, 9cm tall; yunomi form suits sencha, hojicha or sake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold leaf in Kutani ware is not decoration added at the end. It is applied over the coloured overglaze enamels and fired again, so the gold becomes part of the surface rather than sitting on top of it. The result is a soft, luminous shimmer rather than a harsh metallic shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) was first produced in the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the mid-17th century and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. It is known above all for its vivid overglaze enamel colours and bold, pictorial surfaces that make each piece feel like a small painting. Kanazawa and its surrounding region developed a particularly refined tradition of gold leaf application, and this cup sits within that heritage. The yunomi (湯のみ) form has a gently curved profile that fits comfortably in both hands, with a slightly thicker lip that feels reassuring when drinking hot tea. At 9.2cm wide and 9cm tall, it suits sencha, hojicha, or sake. The kind of cup that makes an ordinary brew feel like it deserves more attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477626711,"sku":"CUG-CER-KUT-NAG-002-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04962.jpg?v=1777672151"},{"product_id":"edo-glass-gold-tea-bowl-with-light-snow","title":"Light snow Edo glass gold tea bowl or sake cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Edo glass \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e江戸硝子\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etea bowl or sake cup is a handmade small glass vessel that reflects the quiet elegance of Japan’s long glassmaking tradition. The Light Snow finish evokes a soft winter atmosphere, with a luminous surface that feels delicate and serene at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is made by hand, slight differences in shape, colour, bubbles and surface ripples are part of its character rather than flaws, giving every bowl a subtly individual presence. It is designed as a refined glass vessel for calm, everyday rituals, balancing visual beauty with the warmth of something made by human hands. The wide, low shape suits a variety of occasions, be it time for a cold‑brew tea, dessert, fruit or even a small cocktail. Its golden accent adds a gentle decorative note, making it suitable for thoughtful gifting as well\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928478019927,"sku":"CUG-GLS-OEX-002-","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05130.jpg?v=1778179884"},{"product_id":"echizen-urushi-lacquer-mug-with-cat","title":"Lacquer mug with cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Echizen Shikki (越前漆器), Fukui Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-finished in urushi (漆) lacquer; cat motif applied to surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Approximately 150g; 9cm wide, 8cm tall; available in black, green, pink and red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a cat on this mug who seems entirely unbothered by the morning, which is rather the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the Echizen Shikki (越前漆器) tradition of Fukui Prefecture, a lacquerware craft with roots stretching back over 1,500 years and designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft, this mug is finished by hand in urushi (漆) lacquer. The lacquer gives the surface a warmth and depth that paint cannot replicate: a soft luminosity that feels present rather than decorative. The cat motif sits on this surface with a relaxed, affectionate character that suits the piece well. At approximately 150g the mug is light enough to feel effortless in daily use, whilst the urushi surface develops a gentle patina over time. Available in black, green, pink and red; each colourway gives the cat a different mood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echizen urushi","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928478675287,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-BLK","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928478708055,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-GRN","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":52928478740823,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-PNK","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928478773591,"sku":"CUG-LAC-EUL-001-RED","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05010.jpg?v=1778166490"},{"product_id":"enuma-cup-cherry-by-shirasagi","title":"Enuma cup Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Turned from sakura (桜, cherry wood); fine grain, warm pink-gold tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8cm wide, 8.8cm tall; walls turned to 1 to 2mm; gently flared lip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry wood has a quietness to it. A fine, close grain and a warm pink-gold tone that does not announce itself but rewards looking closely. In Japan, sakura (桜) is one of the most appreciated timbers for its combination of strength, workability, and the way the colour deepens gradually with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasagi Mokkogei (白鷺木工) is a third-generation workshop in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, specialising in Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), a METI-designated lathe-turning tradition with over 400 years of history in the mountain forests of Ishikawa. Each piece is turned until the walls reach just 1 to 2 millimetres, a process requiring exceptional steadiness and judgement. The Enuma cup in cherry wood is turned until the walls reach 1 to 2 millimetres, a thinness that gives it an unexpected lightness in the hand. The gently flared lip makes drinking comfortable whether the cup is holding morning tea, coffee, or something cold. The finish is applied to let the grain come through rather than sit on top of it; the tone will deepen quietly with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/shirasagi-set?variant=53280016662871\"\u003eShirasagi bundle set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Because no two pieces of wood are the same in nature, every cup truely has its unique pattern and colour. The final cup for your order will be selected at random and these photos are for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirasagi 白鷺木工","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928479101271,"sku":"CUG-WOD-SSG-001-","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04915.jpg?v=1777480812"},{"product_id":"enuma-cup-zelkova-by-shirasagi","title":"Enuma cup Zelkova","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Turned from keyaki (欅, zelkova); striking wavy grain, golden-brown tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8cm wide, 8.8cm tall; walls turned to 1 to 2mm; for tea, coffee or cold drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZelkova has a grain that earns attention. Not the quiet warmth of cedar or cherry, but something more dramatic: wavy lines in golden-brown that shift in the light as you turn the cup in your hands. Japanese temple architecture and fine furniture makers have prized keyaki (欅) for centuries for exactly this quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasagi Mokkogei (白鷺木工) is a third-generation workshop in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, specialising in Yamanaka Shikki (山中漆器), a METI-designated lathe-turning tradition with over 400 years of history in the mountain forests of Ishikawa. Each piece is turned until the walls reach just 1 to 2 millimetres, a process requiring exceptional steadiness and judgement. The Enuma cup in zelkova is turned until the walls reach just 1 to 2 millimetres, giving it an almost implausible lightness for something that looks so substantial. A softly curved profile and smooth lip make it comfortable for tea, coffee, or cold drinks. The finish is applied to bring out the grain rather than obscure it; the colour and pattern will deepen with use over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/products\/shirasagi-set?variant=53280016662871\"\u003eShirasagi bundle set\u003c\/a\u003e for a full collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Because no two pieces of wood are the same in nature, every cup truely has its unique pattern and colour. 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This dripper speaks a different one: a softly weathered folk-craft glaze, the kind that looks like it has been on a kitchen shelf for decades, and a form that will slowly become more itself with every brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by CHIPS Inc. in Mino-yaki (美濃焼), Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic region with over 1,300 years of continuous production. CHIPS was founded in 2016 to make tableware people reach for without thinking, partnering with specialist Mino potters using local materials and techniques. The Ancient Pottery dripper is made from stoneware, not porcelain: a denser, more resilient clay body that suits daily use. The form is wide and low with a flat base, three drainage holes and ribs that radiate outward from the base, creating an even flow and allowing air to escape steadily during the pour. The glaze has the intentional irregularities and weathered bronze-brown tones of the Ancient Pottery series. 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