Premium Lake and Bird Katakuchi Sake Set - Traditional Japanese Ceramic Pourer for Sake, Wine & Cocktails - Perfect for Home Dining, Gifts & Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Product Description

This exquisite Kutani ware sake set includes a beautifully crafted carafe and two matching cups. Styled in the celebrated kinsai technique, known for its lavish application of gold, this set epitomizes the richness and elegance of Kutani ware. 

Taka Toshifumi has delicately depicted a moonlit lake with distant mountains and a charming kingfisher, using fine brushwork and vivid, cheerful colors. All three pieces feature the same motif, with slight variations in the bird's posture on the cups, showcasing meticulous attention to detail.

While inheriting the kinsai style, Taka Toshifumi incorporates his own insights and innovations. He blends traditional opulence with contemporary aesthetics, preserving kinsai motifs while adding his unique designs for a harmonious, modern look.

Kinsai, a hallmark of Kutani ware, is celebrated for its opulent use of gold to create intricate and luxurious designs. This technique involves applying gold leaf or paste to porcelain, forming elaborate patterns that are then fixed with an overglaze. The process is labor-intensive, requiring precision in placing the gold. The final result is a striking interplay between the gleaming gold and the vivid Kutani gosai, or five colors, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and adding a rich, shimmering dimension to the ceramics.