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【Manufacturer】 Uchiki【Model Number】 SCW-R502
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 Yamanaka lacquerware lacquer.
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.
● Sparkling Water Flow PatternThis is the first product in the Urushima brand and has been loved for many years.The traditional technique called "Byakudan-nuri," which involves applying lacquer over patterns drawn with gold and silver leaf or powder, 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 UseImmediately 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.Lacquerware made from natural materials like urushi (lacquer) offers the joy of developing a unique character as it is used, similar to denim.
● Enhancing the Beauty of Lacquer and MetalThe cup body is made of 18-8 stainless steel, shaped and polished in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture.The inside upper part has a mirror finish, while the lower part features spiral polishing marks, which produce a rich, 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.
● Comes with a "Echizen Washi" Coaster, a traditional craft from Echizen City, Fukui PrefectureEchizen Washi is made in the Okata River basin area of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture.The main raw material is flexible plant fibers 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.
● Production Area Introduction: Yamanaka Lacquerware from Kaga City (formerly Yamanaka Town), Ishikawa PrefectureYamanaka Lacquerware, designated as a traditional craft of Japan, has a history dating back over 400 years to the Azuchi-Momoyama period.Lacquerware is generally completed by woodturners shaping the wood, lacquersmiths applying lacquer, and makie (decorative inlay) artisans adding embellishments.Yamanaka Lacquerware boasts top-tier craftsmanship and production volume in Japan, with excellent techniques in lacquering and makie as well.
● Production Area Introduction: Niigata Prefecture, Tsubame-Sanjo "Polishing Techniques"Tsubame-Sanjo is a region with a rich history of metalworking, originating from Edo-period traditional Japanese nail-making.Its polishing techniques are highly regarded; even Apple Inc. has been impressed by their quality.They hold 90% of the domestic market share for Western-style metal tableware and are also used at Nobel Prize banquets, earning high praise both domestically and internationally.
【Materials】18-8 stainless steel, lacquer coating
【Included Items】Washi paper coaster, Paulownia wood box (lid made of paulownia veneer)
【Dimensions (approx.)】Main body: Diameter 7.8 cm × Height 8.4 cmCapacity: 250 mlWashi paper coaster: 9 cm square × 10 piecesBox: Width 9.7 cm × Depth 9.7 cm × Height 10.6 cmWeight: 145 g (main body only)
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