Yamanaka Lacquerware Kashoan Colorful Cool Cup (Gift Boxed) Natural (Shine) SX-321

Domestic cork wood is turned on a lathe by woodturners in Yamanaka, a lacquerware-producing region, and then painted in colorful hues.

Wooden vessels are characterized by their excellent heat and cold retention properties and pleasant texture.

Perfect for beer, shochu, cocktails, and even soft drinks. The opening is large enough to accommodate plenty of ice.

Please note that, as natural materials are used, variations in the wood grain and traces of knots may be visible on the surface. No unnecessary processing is done to preserve the natural texture. Enjoy the natural beauty of the wood.

[Characteristics of Yamanaka Wooden Lacquerware]

- Yamanaka woodturners specialize in lathe turning, a technique in which plain wood is rotated and hollowed out using a special blade called a plane. They specialize in the production of round objects such as bowls, individual plates, and tea trays. In particular, 80 to 90 percent of the wood used for tea ceremony utensils, such as tea caddies, is milled in the Yamanaka region. ・Yamanaka's turning techniques are characterized by the use of a plane to create a pattern on the wood, creating a unique design. There are approximately 50 different patterns, including itome, rokuro, biri, hiramizuji, inaho, and tsuka. ・Blessed with an abundance of wood materials, Yamanaka lacquerware uses materials such as keyaki (zelkova), cherry, and oak to create a wide variety of vessels, both large and small, and proceeds through the processes of priming, lacquering, and maki-e depending on the purpose, resulting in beautiful, lustrous lacquerware. Naturally, as most of the production process is handmade, it can take more than a year from drying the wood to completion. Size: Approx. 9.8cm wide x 9.8cm deep x 10cm high