Shigaraki Ware Sake Cup Traditional Japanese Porcelain Guinomi Made in Japan

Shigaraki ware is a type of traditional pottery produced in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Known for its distinctive red glaze and beautiful patterns, Shigaraki ware is particularly popular for its aesthetic appeal and practicality in items such as sake cups (ochoko). Each Shigaraki ware piece is handmade, giving it unique characteristics and making each one a beautiful work of art.

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Origin: Shiga in Japan

Material: Ceramic

- Hand washable
- Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use

Enjoy your Shigaraki Ware set with its unique properties! 🍶

Shigaraki ware (Shigaraki yaki ) 

A type of pottery made around the town of Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture. It’s known for its robustness and earthy aesthetic. Here are some key points:

1. Clay and Firing: Clays like kibushi, mizuchi, or gairome are kneaded to create a strong clay suitable for making thick and large pottery vessels. Shigaraki ware is made using coarse soil, making it highly fire-resistant. During firing, it acquires shades of red, becoming red with scarlet or brown overtones.

2. Unique Characteristics:

   • The white clay takes on a scarlet glow due to temperature variations, creating warm coloring unique to Shigaraki ware.
   • Rusty glaze on scorched portions is prized in tea utensils.
   • The earthy texture is beloved, leading to a wide variety of items—from vases to raccoon dog (tanuki) statues, which have become synonymous with Shigaraki ware.

3. History:

   • Originated in the 8th century for Emperor Shomu’s palace construction.
   • Flourished during the Azuchi-Momoyama period with tea utensils.
   • Expanded to sake bottles and earthenware pots during the Edo period.
   • Designated as a National Traditional Craft in 1976.

Shigaraki ware remains a marvel of Japanese craftsmanship!

※We check carefully in advance, but there may be minor scratches and dirt from the manufacturing process.

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