{"product_id":"hidasuki-bizen-beer-mugs","title":"Hidasuki Bizen Ware Beer Mug Set by Hozan (11 fl.oz\/320ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic Bizen ware beer mug set features two handcrafted beer mugs in a custom-made wooden box, signed by the artist making it the perfect gift for beer lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen ware is one of the most remarkable Japanese pottery. Usually not glazed, \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e has a \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance. The rusticity of \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e has been appreciated for centuries for its \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ewabi sabi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e nature: unique, austere, imperfect, gaining charm and beauty with time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red-brown decor of this\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebeer mug set is crafted using the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehidasuki\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e緋襷\u003cspan\u003e) technique, a distinctive feature of \u003cem\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e: the ceramics are wrapped with rice straw before firing; in the kiln, a chemical reaction occurs between the iron content in the clay and the straw, achieving a distinctive red-colored “flames” pattern. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is said that the iron contained in Bizen clay \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenhances the aroma and taste of beer\u003c\/strong\u003e so enjoy the satisfying flavor along with the intricate craftsmanship of the beer mug set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Beer Mugs from Bizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e (備前焼) is a type of pottery created in the city of Bizen, in Okayama prefecture. Bizen is one of\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Japan's Six Ancient Kilns \u003c\/strong\u003eand the development of these kilns and techniques have been carefully preserved, representing a vital contribution to Japan’s traditional arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the 16\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e gained the favor of Sen no Rikyu, the famous master of the tea ceremony, for its \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e aesthetics. This notion of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e is a key concept in Japanese sensibility: \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe appreciation of the ephemeral beauty of an imperfect object\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes more beautiful as time passes, and consequently acquires its own charm and an untranslatable idea of serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorking with Bizen clay requires master craftsmanship to shape the wares and position them expertly inside the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanagama\u003c\/em\u003e climbing kiln. During the long wood-firing process, the artisans don’t touch the wares, so it takes years of experience to know how to place the ceramics in the kiln to achieve the greatest outcome. The final appearance of each piece is not entirely predictable, making every dish or teacup \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewholly original and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e. Making Bizen pottery is so arduous that most kilns only do a firing once or twice a year, or even less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beer mug set is handcrafted by ceramic artist Toshiaki Mori at the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHozan Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e in the town of Bizen. A direct descendant from the six \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBizen-yaki\u003c\/em\u003e potter families, Mori-san is the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e19\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth \u003c\/sup\u003e generation master artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e, who not only was selected and received awards at various national ceramics exhibitions, but also exhibited his works internationally, in the USA, UK, and Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaring For Your Bizen Ware Beer Mugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter use, the beer mugs set should be rinsed thoroughly with hot water, which will help them to dry faster. To preserve the delicate surface of the beer mugs, do not wash them in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer mug set, comprising two ceramic beer cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree gift-wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japanese furoshiki cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes custom-made wooden box, signed by the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eartist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidasuki technique\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\u003eCup size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eØ \u003c\/span\u003e3” (8cm), height 4¼” (11cm), capacity 7½ fl.oz (320ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 93905HS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43636974125338,"sku":"93905HS","price":142.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/93905HS-Hidasuki-Beer-Mugs-Editorial-III.jpg?v=1761901577","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/hidasuki-bizen-beer-mugs","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}