This piece has been redesigned with a focus on ease of plating. The thin rim, less than 1mm thick—typically a challenge in ceramics—has been crafted by hand using only the potter's wheel and the artisan's fingers, without any trimming.
To preserve the natural feel of the materials, gold leaf is applied using a lacquer adhesive, and the piece is left without a topcoat, allowing the inherent elegance of the gold leaf to shine to its fullest.
Over time, as you use it, the gold leaf will gradually wear in, blending with the contours of the vessel, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that evolves with the years—an object to enjoy for its history and transformation.
The item comes packaged in a special wooden box, making it an ideal gift for those who appreciate fine sake or as a special present for men.
HAKUICHI
With a history dating back to ancient civilizations, the use of gold leaf has been a revered and significant part of artistic expression and craftsmanship in Japan. Adding to variety types of gold leaf, Hakuichi's techniques and creativity produce endless possibilities of gold leaf designs. Gold leaf pasting is a technique that enjoys chance. The gold leaflet is sifted through the leaf and left to the fluctuation of the air to scatter it, creating a one-of-a-kind work in the world. Those works require skills and sensitivity, and Hakuichi has created a lot of original works so far. Since Hakuichi are the only company in Japan that has a consistent production line from gold to a gold leaf, they can make various types of metal leaves with controlled thickness. Hakuichi continues to innovate while preserving the tradition of gold leaf for the future.