The skilled craftsmanship from famous Japanese production regions enhances the flavor of beer and carbonated drinks. This cup features a stainless steel body finished with polishing techniques from Tsubame-Sanjo, and is coated with traditional craft Yamanaka lacquerware lacquer.
The Shima Cup is a cup with a stainless steel body finished using polishing techniques from Tsubame-Sanjo, and coated with lacquer from the traditional craft Yamanaka lacquerware.
It boasts a form and structure that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, embodying beauty that transcends mere utility—like a work of art. By blending craft techniques with industrial technology, it creates unique expressions and functionality not found elsewhere.
● About the Hakui Series
The cup incorporates "Kanazawa Gold Leaf," a traditional craft passed down in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The technique called "Kiri Mawashi," where artisans manually apply the gold leaf, ensures that no two patterns are identical. The finish uses the traditional Yamanaka-nuri wiping lacquer, preserving as much of the gold leaf's texture as possible.
● Enhancing the qualities of lacquer and metal
The main body of the cup is made of 18-8 stainless steel, shaped and polished in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture. The interior upper part has a mirror finish, while the lower part features spiral polishing marks, which create vigorous, creamy foam immediately when pouring beer. Its double structure prevents water droplets from forming and offers excellent cold retention. While utilizing the functional benefits 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 Prefecture
Echizen Washi is a type of Japanese paper produced in the Okata River basin area of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. The main raw material is plant inner bark fibers such as kozo (paper mulberry), mitsumata, and gampi. Echizen Washi is characterized by its elegant, natural color (kina-iro) that stimulates rich sensibilities and its high quality.
● About the production area… Yamanaka Lacquerware in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture (formerly Yamanaka Town)
Yamanaka Lacquerware, designated as a traditional craft of Japan, has a history dating back over 400 years to the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The process involves woodturners shaping the wood, lacquer artisans applying lacquer, and makie (decorative sprinkled lacquer) artists adding embellishments to complete the piece. Yamanaka Lacquerware boasts top-tier craftsmanship and production volume in Japan, with excellent techniques in lacquering and makie decoration.
● About the production area… Polishing techniques from Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture
Tsubame-Sanjo is a region with a rich history of metalworking, originating from Edo-period nail-making, and is known for its advanced and diverse metal processing techniques. The high quality of their polishing techniques is renowned; even Apple Inc. has been captivated by them. The region holds a 90% share of the domestic market for Western-style metal tableware and is highly regarded both domestically and internationally, including being used at Nobel Prize banquet events.
Materials: 18-8 stainless steel, lacquer coating
Included: Washi paper coaster, Paulownia wood box (lid made of paulownia veneer)
Size: Main body… Diameter 7.0 cm × Height 12.0 cm, Capacity approximately 270 ml
Washi paper coaster… 9 cm square × 10 pieces
Box: Width 8.9 cm × Depth 8.9 cm × Height 14.0 cm
Weight: Approximately 203 g (body only)
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