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【Manufacturer】 Uchiki【Model Number】 SCW-P502
The Urushima (Sea) Cup is a cup finished with a stainless steel body crafted using Tsubame-Sanjo's polishing techniques, and coated with traditional craft lacquerware from Yamanaka, a traditional craft region.
It features a form and structure that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, embodying beauty beyond mere utility—like a work of art.
By blending craft techniques with industrial technology, it creates unique expressions and functionality not found elsewhere.
**Features:**
- **Pattern Inspired by Sparkling Water Flow**This is the first product in the Urushima brand and has been loved for many years.The traditional technique of applying lacquer over patterns drawn with gold and silver foil or powder, called "Byakudan-nuri," is used.In the Byakudan series, a unique "Urushi Nagashi" (lacquer flowing) technique is employed to sprinkle gold dust, creating a shimmering pattern reminiscent of flowing water.
- **Enjoyment of Growing with Use**Immediately after finishing, the color is a deep amber, but over time, depending on the environment and frequency of use, the hue gradually lightens at various speeds.Since the vessel uses natural lacquer, it offers the pleasure of developing a unique character over time, similar to denim.
- **Enhancing the Beauty of Lacquer and Metal**The cup body is made of 18-8 stainless steel, shaped and polished in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.The upper interior is mirror-finished, and the lower part features spiral polishing marks, which produce a lively, creamy foam when pouring beer.The double structure prevents water droplets from sticking and provides excellent insulation.While utilizing the functionality of stainless steel, the exterior is finished with lacquer, adding a moist texture and a soft mouthfeel.
- **Includes a "Echizen Washi" Coaster from Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture**Echizen Washi is handmade in the Okata River basin area of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture.The main raw material is plant fiber derived from the inner bark of plants such as Kozo (paper mulberry), Mitsumata, and Gampi.Echizen Washi is characterized by its elegant, natural color (kina-iro) that stimulates the senses and its high quality.
**Region Introduction:**- **Yamanaka Lacquerware in Kaga City (formerly Yamanaka Town), Ishikawa Prefecture**Yamanaka Lacquerware, designated as a traditional craft of Japan, has a history dating back over 400 years to the Azuchi-Momoyama period.The craft involves woodturning by wood artisans, lacquer application by lacquers, and decoration by maki-e artists to complete the piece.Yamanaka Lacquerware boasts top-tier craftsmanship and production volume in Japan, with excellent techniques in lacquering and maki-e decoration.
- **Polishing Techniques in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture**Tsubame-Sanjo is a region with a rich history of metalworking, originating from Edo period traditional Japanese nail-making.Its polishing skills are highly regarded, even attracting Apple Inc. for their quality.The region holds 90% of Japan’s domestic market share for Western-style metal tableware and has been used at Nobel Prize banquets, earning high praise domestically and internationally.
**Materials:**- 18-8 stainless steel- Lacquer coating
**Accessories:**- Washi paper coaster- Paulownia wood box (lid made of paulownia veneer)
**Dimensions (approximate):**- Main body: Diameter 7.0 cm × Height 15.0 cm- Capacity: 350 ml- Washi coaster: 9 cm square × 10 pieces- Box: Width 8.6 cm × Depth 9.0 cm × Height 16.8 cm- Weight: 233 g (main body only)
**Note on Colors and Sizes:**Product images and information may include items of different colors or sizes.Please confirm the color, size, and set contents before placing your order.