Unique Kintsugi Sake set, Ginkgo leaves, Shigaraki

Product Description

<About Kintsugi Part>
This vessel was cracked and chipped while on display in the antique store.
In order to create a new sustainable value, Mr. Suginaka, an urushi (Japanese natural lacquer) Meister, repaired and upcycled this vessel using Kintsugi, a unique Japanese ware repair method.
After carefully joining the broken part using urushi, the 24-karat gold and pure silver powder was sprinkled to decorate the joined parts. For this piece, the kintsugi is a little more gorgeous than the traditional one.
In addition to the Kintsugi part, unique colorful patterns like ginkgo leaves using urushi are also drawn by hand.

<About the Original Vessel>
This vessel is called Shigaraki ware, from a production area callied Shigaraki in Shiga prefecture next to Kyoto prefecture.
Shigaraki ware has been prized as tea utensils since ancient time. Shigaraki ware characterized by its unique aesthetic sense of "cold and dry beauty", which is a spirit of "SADO (tea ceremony)". It represents a dignified and refreshing feeling in the crisp air of early winter when trees wither.
Unlike Kyo ware, the artist creates the pottery by himself/herself from start to finish. As each piece is handmade, no two pieces are alike. This makes the piece a valuable work of art. This piece is upcycled, as a vintage piece that was accidentally broken during use.

<Thoughts Behind the Piece>
The colorful pattern of ginkgo leaves added to the simple vessel makes it a gorgeous piece of Kintsugi art. Gingko trees have not changed their shape since 150 million years ago and are called living fossils. Because it has survived under harsh conditions, it has long been associated in Japan with the meaning of perpetual youth and longevity. As a symbol of prosperity, this piece was created with a wish for powerful development. All items are Kintsugi and this is a rare piece that comes as a set.

Why don't you spend a wonderful time with one-of-a-kind Kintsugi ware?

May you feel the beauty of the imperfection of Kintsugi.

All materials we use are natural and do not have any risks of toxicity.

The piece comes with a Paulownia box, including care advises and a certificate of origin and quality. 

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