{"title":"Cup\/Glass","description":"","products":[{"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. The final cup for your order will be selected at random and these photos are for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirasagi 白鷺木工","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928479658327,"sku":"CUG-WOD-SSG-002-","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04916.jpg?v=1777481109"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-kutani-cup-yoshinori-fukuda","title":"Red Fuji kutani sake cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Komatsu City, 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- By Yashiki Masato (谷敷正人), Tansei Kiln (端成窯); Japan Kogei Association full member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-painted Aka-Fuji (赤富士) motif; Mt. 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Yashiki is a full member of the Japan Kogei Association (日本工芸会), the body that oversees Japan's most rigorously assessed traditional craft practitioners, and has been selected multiple times for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (日本伝統工芸展), the most prestigious national platform for traditional craft. The vivid reds and warm tones of the mountain are applied by brush before firing, the brushwork intimate rather than formal. It suits sake poured slowly, or sencha on a quiet morning. 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Not uncontrolled, but guided: a technique called namari-gake (釉垂れ), where the glaze is applied so that it moves during firing, leaving trails, pools and beads of colour on the surface. No two mugs look the same. A fine kan'nyu (貫入) crackle runs through the glaze as it cools, adding another layer of quiet variation to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagara series is made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, at the heart of the Mino-yaki region. The mugs are formed from aka-tsuchi (赤土), an iron-rich red clay that gives the glaze colours their particular depth and warmth. Each piece develops kan'nyu (貫入), a fine crackle pattern in the glaze that appears during cooling and deepens with use over time. Because aka-tsuchi is slightly absorbent, seasoning the mug with starchy water before first use (a process called mezome, 目止め) is recommended if you want to prevent staining. The compact, rounded body has a hand-attached handle sized for everyday comfort. 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The glaze earns the name. Soft layers of white and blue pool and shift across the surface, each mug catching the colours differently depending on where the glaze settles during firing. A fine crackle pattern (kan'nyu, 貫入) runs through the surface, deepening gradually with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nagara series is made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, at the heart of the Mino-yaki region. The mugs are formed from aka-tsuchi (赤土), an iron-rich red clay that gives the glaze colours their particular depth and warmth. Each piece develops kan'nyu (貫入), a fine crackle pattern in the glaze that appears during cooling and deepens with use over time. Because aka-tsuchi is slightly absorbent, seasoning the mug with starchy water before first use (a process called mezome, 目止め) is recommended if you want to prevent staining. The compact, gently tapered body feels solid without being heavy, with a hand-attached handle sized for everyday comfort. 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Each piece is mouth‑blown and hand‑finished, with minute variations that show it is made one by one. The glass has been honoured with the Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award, recognising it as a distinctive local craft design from Tokyo. A functional tumbler and a small work of art in the palm of your hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tajima 田島硝子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928669122903,"sku":"CUG-GLS-TAJ-001-","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04873.jpg?v=1777216494"},{"product_id":"tajima-glass-tumbler-fuji-glass","title":"Fuji tumbler glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fuji tumbler is part of Tajima Glass 田島硝子’s Mt. Fuji series, made in Tokyo using Edo Glass 江戸硝子 techniques. At the base, a detailed Mt. 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Where the natural finish version is pale and quiet, this one is deep and slightly smoky, the bamboo grain still visible beneath a tone that suggests old lacquerware or a winter evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the same hand as the natural version. Takanochikko (高野竹工) in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, a third-generation workshop cultivating its own Kitayama mountain bamboo grove. The process here adds one further step: pine soot (松煙 shoen) is mixed into the fuki-urushi (拭き漆) wiped lacquer before application, producing the deep, dark tone that deepens further with use over time. The bamboo grain and nodes remain visible through the finish, giving each cup a character that is both ancient-feeling and genuinely contemporary. Kyoto's bamboo craft tradition stretches back to the fourteenth century and the tea ceremony culture that shaped the city's aesthetic. 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It is lighter than any of them, and there is a particular coolness to the material that stays present even with a warm drink inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are made by Takanochikko (高野竹工) in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, a third-generation workshop that cultivates its own grove of Kitayama mountain bamboo, raised for four years before harvest. This direct control over the raw material is unusual and shapes the quality of what follows: culms are steamed, split and shaped, then turned on a lathe until the walls are thin and even. The finish is fuki-urushi (拭き漆), wiped lacquer applied in translucent layers that seal and strengthen the surface whilst keeping the natural bamboo colour, grain and nodes fully visible. Kyoto's bamboo craft tradition is closely tied to its tea ceremony culture, dating to the fourteenth century. These cups carry that lineage without requiring ceremony to use them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takanochikko 高野竹工","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928671056215,"sku":"CUG-LAC-TKC-002-","price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03307-2.jpg?v=1774536375"},{"product_id":"osaka-tinware-fuji-tumbler-small","title":"Fuji tin tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Osaka Naniwa Suzuki (大阪浪華錫器), \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- By Osaka Suzuki, led by Tatsumasa Imai, nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman (2012)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tumbler body shaped as Mt. Fuji; each colour represents a different aspect of the mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 7.8cm wide, 8cm tall; available in white, black, blue and yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tumbler is Mt. Fuji. Not a picture of it, not a print on the side, the form itself is the mountain, shaped in tin so that when you turn it upside down the silhouette is unmistakable: the broad base, the rising slopes, the peaked summit. Right-side up, it is a weighted, well-balanced drinking cup with a polished rim and a hand-hammered tsuiki (鎚目) interior that creates a fine foam when pouring beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Osaka Suzuki (大阪錫器) in the Osaka Naniwa Suzuki (大阪浪華錫器) tradition, a METI-designated craft, each tumbler is cast from pure tin, lathe-turned to thin the walls, then hand-lacquered in one of four colours. White evokes the snow-capped peak; black the mountain cloaked in shadow; blue the clear sky above; yellow the warm light of sunrise. Each colourway is a different reading of the same mountain. Tin conducts cold exceptionally well, mellows sake and softens water, the qualities that have made tinware central to Japanese drinking culture for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece that works as everyday drinkware and as an object worth looking at.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osaka Suzuki 大阪錫器株式会社","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":52928671711575,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-WHT","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928671646039,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-BLK","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928671678807,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-BLU","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":52928671744343,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-001-YLW","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05081.jpg?v=1778172021"},{"product_id":"osaka-tinware-tumbler-berg-medium-pair","title":"Pair of tin tumbler Berg in wooden gift box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Osaka Naniwa Suzuki (大阪浪華錫器), \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- By Osaka Suzuki, led by Tatsumasa Imai, nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman (2012)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-hammered tsuiki finish inside and out; sold as a pair in a wooden gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 6.6cm wide, 9cm tall; suits sake, beer or cold drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour chilled sake into a tin tumbler and it cools in seconds, not the glass, the whole drink. Tin conducts cold the way cast iron holds warmth: completely, and immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berg tumbler is made by Osaka Suzuki (大阪錫器) in the Osaka Naniwa Suzuki (大阪浪華錫器) tradition, a METI-designated craft accounting for roughly 70% of all tinware made in Japan. The company traces its origins to Edo-period tinsmiths and today is led by Tatsumasa Imai, a nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman (現代の名工, certified 2012). Each tumbler is cast from molten tin, turned on a hand-operated lathe to thin the walls, then hammered by hand to create the tsuiki (鎚目) surface: fine, irregular marks visible on both the interior and exterior that give the piece a quietly tactile quality and a surface that catches light differently from every angle. Tin is traditionally said to mellow sake and soften water, a quality that has made tinware a staple of Japanese drinking culture for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair in a wooden gift box. Ready to give exactly as they come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osaka Suzuki 大阪錫器株式会社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928672072023,"sku":"CUG-MET-OSU-002-GBX","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05077.jpg?v=1778171229"},{"product_id":"kurikyu-odate-bentwood-cup-with-ring","title":"Odate bentwood cup with ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Odate Magewappa (大館曲げわっぱ), Akita 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- By Kurikyu, sixth-generation workshop; master Shunji Kurimori, nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Akita-sugi cedar, cherry bark stitching; hand-applied urethane finish; available in six colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8cm wide, 8.5cm tall; suits tea, water or cold drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedar has a warmth in the hand that ceramics never quite replicate. Not the borrowed warmth of a heated cup, but something that lives in the grain itself. This is apparent the first time you pick up a Kurikyu magewappa cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Akita-sugi cedar, the cup is steamed until pliable, then bent and fastened with sakura-kawa (桜皮, cherry bark) without glue or nails. A contrasting ring band wraps the body, adding grip and a quiet visual rhythm. The exterior carries a hand-applied urethane finish that protects the wood and keeps it clean whilst the natural cedar character stays present. Kurikyu has been working this craft in Odate, Akita, since 1874, now in its sixth generation under master Shunji Kurimori, a nationally recognised Contemporary Master Craftsman (現代の名工). Odate Magewappa is a METI-designated traditional craft. Available in six colours; the ring band varies by colourway, each one giving the same cup a distinctly different personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8cm wide and 8.5cm tall, it suits tea, water, or cold drinks. 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It is not a glaze applied on top. It is the clay itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasako Nakagami (仲上雅子) works from her studio in Oharano, Kyoto, using a technique she has developed over decades: glaze materials are mixed directly into the porcelain body before forming, and the surface is then polished rather than glazed and fired in the conventional way. The result is a texture that is alternately smooth and subtly rough, with the speckled character coming from within the material rather than sitting on top of it. Each cup is hand-formed on the wheel, which means the organic silhouette varies from piece to piece. The rounded form sits naturally in both hands; the open rim suits sencha, matcha, or any tea drunk slowly. Nakagami's work is held and used at Claridge's in London, Ace Hotel Kyoto, and Chateau La Coste, amongst others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cup that rewards attention. 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