A nurturing vessel, SUWARI.
We have created a cup with a cute design that takes advantage of Yamanaka Lacquerware's potter's wheel technology!
``Swirling'', from which the name comes from, is a gesture that allows the alcohol poured into the glass to come in contact with the air, bringing out the aroma of the alcohol.
The material is made by hollowing out a thick piece of zelkova wood to create a structure that rises up due to the weight of the wood, and the bottom is slightly rounded, creating a design that sways for a while.
The base is lacquer and is coated with rust lacquer about 5 times and polished repeatedly to create a durable lacquer film.
The black pattern on the sides is a technique called ``Murakumo-nuri,'' which uses the soot from Japanese candles. We created this product with the hope that you will enjoy a relaxing time with this unique soot pattern.
Soot is added to the lacquer before it hardens, creating a pattern reminiscent of black clouds or flickering flames.
Currently, there is only one craftsman working on Murakumo lacquerware in the mountains. In the future, we will also conduct human resource development projects to train young craftsmen who aspire to become lacquer craftsmen.
After many years of using SUWARI, I am dreaming of the day when a newly trained painter will apply a new Murakumo pattern.
Murakumo-nuri was introduced on the NHK BS Premium program “Ippin” at 19:30 on Friday, January 28, 2022.
https://www.nhk.jp/p/ippin/ts/32MZQ6MXV8/episode/te/QZLZ8773V8/
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may differ .
Material: Keyaki
Painting: lacquer painting, brush painting, Japanese candle
Size: Diameter 8.2cm x Height 7.5cm
Box: Cosmetic box
[About how to use]
[1] Avoid soaking in hot water for a long time.
[2] After use, wash with a soft material such as a sponge and wipe dry immediately.
[3] Do not use microwaves, ovens, dish dryers, or washing machines.
[4] If you are concerned about the smell of lacquer, please leave it in a well-ventilated place for several days or blanch it 2-3 times.
SUWARI, a vessel that nurtures.
Have you ever seen someone Swirling a glass of wine or whiskey in a familiar way?Swirling whiskey or wine is something many of us do when we taste.
A new cup with a cute and elegant design has been created using the turner's technique wheel of Yamanaka lacquer ware.
We hollowed out a thick piece of zelkova wood to create a structure that rises up with the weight of the wood, and the bottom is rounded to create a design that sways for a while.
The black pattern on the side is a rare technique called “Murakumo-nuri” (Murakumo lacquerware), which uses soot from Japanese candles.
Soot from a Japanese candle is added before Japanese lacquer(Urushi) hardens to create a pattern reminiscent of black clouds and flickering flames.
Material: zelkova
Painting: Lacquer coating, brush coating, Japanese candle
Size: Diameter 8.2cm x Height 7.5cm
Box: Cosmetic box
[About how to use]
[1] Please avoid soaking in hot water for a long time.
[2] After use, wash with a soft object such as a sponge and wipe off the moisture immediately.
[3] Do not use a microwave oven, oven, dish dryer, or washing machine.
[4] If you are concerned about the smell of lacquer, leave it in a well-ventilated place for several days, or blanch it 2-3 times.