This Set comprises of a Tokkuri and two Ochokos. Tokkuri is a type of flask used to hold the Sake and pour the liquor into two small cups called Ochoko. This is perfect for couples or two close friends to relax and enjoy talking with one another.
Also the Japanese enjoy the four seasons and their natural surroundings while drinking. How about pouring each other warm Sake in the Ochoko during a snowy night by the fireplace or a cold Sake during a summer night out in your yard looking up at the stars?
* The Sake in the photo is not included in this set.
Tin Tokkuri (Sake bottle) × 1 (H 11.0cm)
material : tin
Volume:210ml
OCHOKO (Sake cup) × 2 (Φ 5.3cm)
material : tin
Volume:45ml
The Masu cup is often used during an important ceremonial occasion such as a wedding or establishment of a company.
The Masu cup is made of a Japanese wood called Hinoki.
Hinoki has a unique aroma, so you can also enjoy the fragrance of the wood when drinking the Sake in the Masu.Masu Cup and Glass ×2
(a set of a Masu and a glass)
Masu Cup
(W 8.5, D 8.5, H 6.5cm)
material :Hinoki cypress
Volume:180ml
Glass
(φ 6.7, H 9cm)
material : crystal glass
Volume:120ml
A traditional Japanese technique called Mage-mono is hand bending of thin wood made of Japanese cedar called Sugi or Japanese cypress called Hinoki.
Mage-mono ware made in Akita is especially called Mage-Wappa.
The inside of them are coated with beautiful red lacquer.Mage-Wappa Tray/ large × 1 (W 41.4, D 14.5, H 3.8cm)
material : wood
finish : urethane coating
Mage-Wappa Tray/ small × 3 (φ 13.1, H 2.7cm)
material : wood
finish : urethane coating
Echizen-nuri lacquering is highly renowned for its beautiful finish but also their durability. The Echizen-nuri lacquer ware is used in prestigious inns and restaurants across Japan.
The Japanese red lacquer dishware known for its bright red is especially beautiful as it contrasts with the food making it even more delicious looking.Rinka Dishware, Echizen-nuri lacquer ware × 2
(W 18, D 17, H 2cm)
material : compound of wood flour and the resin
Chopsticks (Wajima-nuri lacquer ware)
Chopstick holder (Yamanaka-nuri lacquer ware)
The lacquered chopsticks have a smooth touch when put into your mouth. The chopsticks have hand drawn designs of cherry blossom petals blowing in the wind. Lacquered chopsticks x 5 (22.5cm)
Chopstick holder x5 (φ 4.5cm)
The tray, shown in this photo, is made out of Japanese cedar from Akita prefecture, known for their beautiful cedar forests. Their cedar wood is famous for its beautiful grains and composed of a deep black color which enhances the dish which is served on.Itazen Akita Sugi Tray × 2 ( W42.3×D32.2×H1.2cm)
This beautiful single-flower vase has a soft color gradation and a silver which is made by placing sliver foil on the pottery before it is glazed and put into the kiln called Gin-sai. Gin-sai is new technique of the Kutani-yaki ware.Flower Vase Gin-sai, Kutani-yaki ware
Φ 12cm, H 12.5cm
INSTRUCTIONS
Tin ware
Instructions about the handling of the tin ware
Should not be used on a gas range or electric stove, microwave or oven. Should not be put in a freezer. No dishwasher, hand wash only using mild dish soap with cloth or soft sponge and do not scrub.
Mage-Wappa
Instructions about the handling of Mage-Wappa
Should no be used in a microwave or oven. No dishwasher ; hand wash only using mild dish soap with cloth or soft sponge and do not scrub. Hand dry and place in a good ventilated area before storage
Lacquer wares
Instructions of the handling of the lacquer ware
Should not be used directly on a gas range, electric stove, microwave or oven. .No dishwasher, hand wash only with mild dish soap with cloth or soft sponge and do not scrub. Avoid placing near fire place and the long exposure of direct sunlight as it may causes change of color. NOTE: In extreme rare case s , new lacquer ware may cause rashes , please consult your dermatologist as soon as possible.
Kutani ware
Please do not use a hard scrubbing brush or cleanser.
Instructions of the handling of the Kutani porcelain
Please use as tableware.
Please be careful about stability on the occasion of setting.