Suwari Wooden Cup

$149.00

Color:

Red White

Variant

The Suwari Cup features a rounded shape perfect for "swirling" your whiskey or wine.

The craftsman repeats the lacquering and polishing process five times to give it a solid and shiny finish. Adding the pattern on the outside by a technique called "Murakumo-Nuri", a process where you apply soot from burning Japanese candles before the lacquer coating completely hardens. Only one craftsman in Yamanaka uses this technique, making each piece precious and unique.

Details

Size: W 3.2in x L 3.2in x H 3in / W 8.2cm x L 8.2cm x H 7.5cm
Material: Zelkova
Coating: Natural lacquer

Due to handmade woodworking and lacquer coating characteristics, each product has subtle variations in size, shape, texture, and appearance.
The Murakumo nuri finish is created using soot from a traditional Japanese candle, forming cloud-like patterns that vary naturally from piece to piece.

Care & Use

Handwash only
Do not use in a microwave or oven
Do not soak in hot water for an extended time
Wash with a sponge or something soft and wipe dry immediately after use
If you are concerned about the smell of lacquer, leave it in a well-ventilated place for a few days or run it through lukewarm water 2-3 times and wipe it with a soft cloth

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Suwari Wooden Cup

$149.00

Meet the Artisan

Asada Lacquerware

Asada Lacquerware prides itself as a producer of lacquerware suitable for everyday life. Founded in 1912 by Kyosaku Asada, Asada Lacquerware embodies the rich legacy of Yamanaka craftsmanship. Initially, a woodworker in Ouchi Village, Yamanaka Onsen, Kyosaku trained ten apprentices. His son, Takao Asada, carried the mantle, steering the company through economic growth. Takashi, Takao's son, and current president, transformed the family legacy, establishing the Asada craft of Japan, inc. in 1977. A pioneer, Takashi ventured into retail with "Urushi no Utsuwa Asada" in 1998.

The Asada journey unfolded through generations, introducing innovative concepts like Western lacquerware by Haruhiko in 2013 and earning accolades like the Utsuroi Cup's Good Design Award in 2018. Upholding tradition with advanced Yamanaka potter's wheel techniques, Asada Lacquerware offers exquisite pieces like "Fuki-Urushi" and "Murakumo lacquerware," blending artistry with everyday utility. The scenic backdrop of the countryside adds to the allure of Asada's craft.