{"product_id":"japanese-sake-set-sakigake-katakuchi-carafe-2-cups","title":"Japanese Sake Set \"Sakigake\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026 2 Cups","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Sake Set \"Sakigake\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Cups\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Sake Set \"Sakigake\" - Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Cups is made by Ninshu, the official kiln of World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple. Artisans wheel-throw each vessel, shaping the clay to its physical limit. Coated in a secret glaze, its rustic texture brings wabi-sabi elegance to Japanese dining rooms, restaurants, and bars. This tactile sake sake carafe and two sake cups are microwave-safe, making it easy to enjoy flavorful, rich hot sake. The engraved \"Ninshu\" mark on the vessel and the golden imperial chrysanthemum crest on the black box prove its supreme quality and history tied to the imperial family, making it an elegant gift of Japan's absolute finest craftsmanship. This dishwasher-safe set brings a comforting sense of peace to your sake time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 Katakuchi Carafe \u0026amp; 2 Sake Cups (Ochoko)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake Carafe (Sake Pitcher): Diameter 4.3 in (11cm) × Height 2.8 in (7cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake Cup (Ochoko): Diameter 2.4 in (6cm) × Height 1.8 in (4.5cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: Sake Cup: 80ml (2.7 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Carafe: 220g (7.8 oz) \/ Sake Cup: 70g (2.5 oz) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Pottery (Kyo-yaki)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Ninshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKyo-yaki Pottery: 350 Years of Timeless Wheel-Thrown Artistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInheriting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNinshu: Reviving a Legendary Kyoto Pottery Kiln for Modern Wabi-Sabi Living\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNinshu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate \"Sakigake\" Japanese Sake Set To Elevate Your Evening Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate \"Sakigake\" Kyo-yaki sake set beautifully fuses a secret glaze with masterful wheel-throwing. 100% handmade by artisans of Ninshu, appointed by the World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple, its profound expression radiates true wabi sabi. It pairs seamlessly with Japanese-style dining spaces and makes authentic serveware for cafes and restaurants. Treat yourself to the mature luxury of savoring sake by your side table. Microwave and dishwasher safe, you can effortlessly enjoy premium hot sake. The ergonomic sake carafe (also 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) fit perfectly in hand. Elevating any special evening, this timeless masterpiece is the perfect gift for sake lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ninshu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53617906680081,"sku":"2915","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/1400\/4241\/files\/japanese-sake-set-sakigake-katakuchi-carafe-and-2-cups-rustic-brown-pottery-with-box.jpg?v=1780416347","url":"https:\/\/millenniumgalleryjp.com\/en-gb\/products\/japanese-sake-set-sakigake-katakuchi-carafe-2-cups","provider":"Millennium Gallery JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}