{"product_id":"bamboo-kyoto-sake-set","title":"Bamboo Kyoto Ware Japanese Sake Set by Touan","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Kyoto ware sake set features two handcrafted sake cups and a sake bottle in a custom-made paulownia wooden box, signed by the artist making it a truly unique gift for sake lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an exquisite \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted\u003c\/strong\u003e bamboo design in the sometsuke (cobalt blue) style, is a classic symbol of strength, resilience, and good fortune in Japan. Each piece in this \u003cstrong\u003elimited-edition\u003c\/strong\u003e set is meticulously crafted by highly skilled artisans using time-honored techniques, resulting in a stunning, one-of-a-kind work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gift giving or displaying in your own home, this Kyoto Ware Sake Set is an investment in quality and beauty that will last for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Sake Set from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomizu-yaki (清水焼) and Kyo-yaki (京焼) ceramics have enjoyed over four centuries of history. The names refer to pottery produced around Higashiyama in Kyoto, or within the wider city area. Kyoto ware is today a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly valued\u003c\/strong\u003e and government-designated traditional Japanese craft. Since Kyoto was long the seat of Japan’s Imperial Court, Kyoto ware is renowned for its stately elegance and ornate decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto ware is mostly \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade in small quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially prized for its exquisite hand-painted ceramics. These intricately drawn designs often depict the graceful scenery of Kyoto’s four seasons as well as reproducing other masterpieces in pottery form. These are highly decorative works of art that showcase classic luxury that are rarely found anywhere else in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouan Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1926 at Higashiyama Sennyu-ji Temple in Kyoto, has been manufacturing Kyoto-Kiyomizu ware for almost 100 years. With around twenty craftsmen currently employed, Touan is now one of the largest and most renowned kilns in Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring For Your Bizen Ware Sake Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, the sake bottle and cups should be rinsed thoroughly with hot water, which will help them to dry faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta\u003eSake set, comprising a ceramic sake bottle and two sake cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree gift-wrapping \u003c\/strong\u003ein Japanese furoshiki cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes custom-made wooden box, signed by the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyo-ware\/Kiyomizu-ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each handmade product is unique, there will be differences in size, color, and pattern from the photographs above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake bottle: ⌀ 2¾” (7cm), height 6” (16cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake cup: ⌀ 2” (5.5cm), height 2½” (6cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 95101WH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44602783924506,"sku":"95101WH","price":196.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/95101WH-Bamboo-Sake-Box-Set-Front.jpg?v=1761920973","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/bamboo-kyoto-sake-set","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}