Kuriku Sake Set (1 Go Flask & Large Sake Cup)

"Akita Ondo," a song about Akita's specialties, includes the lyrics "~Odate Magewappa." Magewappa originated from lumberjacks bending green wood to create handmade lunch boxes. Shunji Kurimori, the sixth-generation representative of "Kuriku" and a traditional craftsman of Odate Magewappa, comes from a family where his father was a Kabazaiku craftsman. Thinly peeled Akita cedar wood is soaked in hot water until thoroughly saturated, then placed on a wooden roller called a "koro" and bent into shape by rolling. Koro come in various shapes depending on the size and depth of the vessel; conical vessels are bent using conical koro, and oval vessels using oval koro. After temporary fixing, the wood is dried and glued. Finally, it is secured with cherry bark, the bottom is attached, and it is lacquered to create a beautiful Magewappa. One day, Kurimori was struck by his wife's comment, "Cylindrical shapes are inconvenient to use." After much trial and error, he created a mortar-shaped Magewappa with a wide opening at the top. This resulted in a modern and novel vessel unlike any before. He has since expanded his design range, boasting numerous awards including the Good Design Award and the Long Life Design Award since 1968. Enjoy delicious and fun home time with this sake set that combines functionality and design suitable for modern living.
Set includes: 1 Go Flask (approx. 225ml), Large Sake Cup (approx. 80ml) each
Size: Flask: Approx. H 11 x Dia. 6 cm, Sake Cup: Approx. H 6.2 x Dia. 6 cm
Material: Natural wood
Country of Origin: Made in Japan
Notes: Due to handmade nature, size, color, and pattern may vary.