Japanese Sake Set "Soku Blue" - Katakuchi Carafe & 2 Cups

The Japanese Sake Set "Soku Blue" - Katakuchi Carafe & 2 Cups is made by Ninshu, the official kiln of World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple. Master artisans wheel-throw each vessel, drawing out the clay's beauty through the precise intuition of their fingertips. The contrast between vibrant turquoise glaze and warm red clay elegantly accents bright Japandi interiors. The microwave-safe katakuchi carafe and two cups are ideal for enjoying rich hot sake. The engraved "Ninshu" mark on the pottery and the golden imperial chrysanthemum crest on the black box validate its supreme quality and storied imperial lineage, creating an extraordinary gift of Japan's finest craftsmanship. Carrying traditional beauty, this dishwasher-safe set is highly recommended for those who want to truly enjoy their daily evening sake.

Product details

• Quantity: 1 Sake Carafe (Katakuchi), 2 Sake Cups (Ochoko), 1 Wooden Box
  
• Dimension:
  
  • Sake Carafe: Approx. Diameter 4.3 in (11.0 cm) × Height 2.8 in (7.0 cm)
    
  • Sake Cup: Approx. Diameter 2.4 in (6.0 cm) × Height 1.8 in (4.5 cm) / Capacity: 2.7 oz (80 ml)
    
• Weight:
  
  • Sake Carafe: Approx. 0.48 lbs (220 g)
    
  • Sake Cup: Approx. 0.15 lbs (70 g) per piece
    
• Material: Ceramic (Clay & Turquoise Glaze)
  
• Origin: Made in Kyoto, Japan (Kyo-yaki)
  
• Brand: Ninshu (仁秀)
  

Kyo-yaki Pottery: 350 Years of Timeless Wheel-Thrown Artistry

Inheriting the tradition of Omuro-yaki, the 350-year-old root of Kyoto's Kyo-yaki, Ninshu honors true artisan craftsmanship. While 99% of modern ceramics are mass-produced, each piece is 100% wheel-thrown by certified master artisans, creating a bold, design-registered "finger-line" texture. The vessel's character comes from "hand-applied glazing." Since the clay is soft, the glaze deeply penetrates the earthenware, transforming inside the kiln through a masterfully controlled "Yohen" (kiln change) firing process. This profound heritage brings timeless beauty to every item, from a matcha bowl with a spout to an incense holder.

Ninshu: Reviving a Legendary Kyoto Pottery Kiln for Modern Wabi-Sabi Living

Ninshu is a distinguished pottery brand proudly appointed by Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 888. In 1983, the brand revived the legendary "Omuro Kiln," originally opened in 1646 by Nonomura Ninsei, the father of Kyoto pottery. It stands as the only kiln permitted to bear the imperial chrysanthemum crest. Through the master artisans' wheel-throwing and hand-glazing techniques, Ninshu creates beautiful everyday vessels, including their unique matcha bowl with spout and sake ware. Blending historic craft with modern lifestyles, these pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe, bringing the warmth of handmade craft and a touch of wabi-sabi to your daily life and ritual.

A "Soku Blue" Japanese Sake Set for Luxurious Evening Drink

This Japanese Kyo-yaki sake set "Soku Blue" beautifully contrasts red clay with a vibrant turquoise glaze, brought from ancient Persia via the Silk Road. Hand-thrown by artisans of Ninshu, appointed by the World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple, its unique texture bears the maker's finger-lines, evoking a profound sense of wabi sabi. Enjoy the Japanese luxury of savoring sake and authentic craftsmanship right by your sofa's side table. Microwave and dishwasher safe, you can effortlessly enjoy warm hot sake. The ergonomic sake carafe (ideal as a sake pitcher, Dia 4.3"/11cm x H 2.8"/7cm) and two sake cups (ochoko, Dia 2.3"/6cm x H 1.7"/4.5cm, 80ml) perfectly complement the clear sake. A stunning choice for entertaining guests or as a premium gift.