Kumagai Kokushuu Sake Set

This stunning sake set is done in the Kyo-yaki style distinctive of Kyoto, Japan. It’s lovely for either hot or cold sake and features an elongated carafe that’s tapered at the top and is made from earthenware and finished with a brassy sheen. Available with a set of two cups.

​ [/description-break] Specifications [/title]​ Dimensions:
-Sake pot: H: 5.5″ x 2.5″
-Cups: H: 2.5″ x 2″Materials: Earthenware
Place of Origin: Japan[/accordion] Care and Use [/title]Care: Hand wash only. [/accordions-break]The tradition of pottery in Kyoto, Japan extends back to the late fifth century, but the Kyo-yaki style the area is known for began to flourish in the 16th century—when Kyoto became an epicenter for politics and merchant business.[/banner_heading]Tea ceremonies were increasing in popularity at the time and so was the demand for tea sets, which caused throngs or artisans to come to Kyoto from across Japan. Kumagai has been producing this elegant, minimalist earthenware pottery for nearly a century, honoring the traditional aesthetic and techniques taken from these artisans.[/banner-text-break]