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Yoshino cedar wood sake cup

49,00 €

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genuine Yoshino cedar
fabulous for enhancing the flavour of sake
the ultimate sake cups

A sake cup made from a single block of wood, hollowed out on a lathe. A masterpiece that showcases the craftsmanship of a wood artisan. Thanks to the captivating fragrance of Yoshino cedar, you can enjoy your aperitif or sake in an atmosphere worthy of a traditional restaurant or an izakaya. This cup was created by Master Craftsman Kiyotaka Kobayashi, a wood artisan and Yoshino wood specialist, who has mastered the art of woodturning, a technique involving shaping wooden vessels by applying tools to wood rotating at high speed.

Packaging : 40ml

40ml 70ml

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Olivier's note, founder and sourcer

This Yoshino cedar wood sake cup is a true work of art, inviting you to appreciate the unique charm of genuine wood. Yoshino cedar, of exceptional quality, is rare and expensive.

Yoshino cedar wood sake cup40ml49,00 €

Description

Over the approximately 500-year history of Yoshino forestry, Yoshino cedar has mainly been used to make barrels and structural timber, while Yoshino cypress was highly prized for decorative pillars.
This sake cup made from Yoshino cedar is a true work of art, inviting you to appreciate the unique charm of genuine wood.
Yoshino cedar, of exceptional quality, is rare and expensive.

Yoshino cedar is highly renowned in Japan. Yoshino is located in Nara Prefecture, south of the city of Nara, in the mountains near Mie and Wakayama Prefectures.
These cedar forests are among the oldest forest plantations in the world, and the local forestry culture is still reflected today in the daily lives of many residents.
In the Yoshino region, cedars are planted at a density three to four times higher than normal, and repeated thinning is carried out to obtain wood with fine, even growth rings.
This unique cultivation method produces “superior-quality wood” that is knot-free, straight and fine-grained.
Yoshino cedar takes much longer to grow than other species. The trees are generally felled when they are several hundred years old.
This beauty has long been prized for the production of high-end building materials and sake barrels.
The high density ensures excellent durability and strength, and also offers practical value, as the rich aroma characteristic of cedar enhances the flavour of sake.
Traditional craftsmen working with Yoshino cedar possess advanced skills.

Rather than relying on mechanical production, these craftsmen favour a process of hand-carving each piece. Enhancing the wood grain can take from several days to several weeks.
The grain of Yoshino cedar is beautiful and rare. As the tree grows, from spring to mid-summer it forms a light ring called “spring grain”, and from late summer to late autumn, a darker ring called “winter grain”. These annual rings make it possible to determine a tree’s age.
Yoshino cedars are planted very densely, which means they do not grow as quickly as other species. Consequently, the annual rings of Yoshino cedar are much finer and more regular than those of other trees.
Historically, these fine rings acted as a “wall” in sake barrels. Yoshino cedar was considered the best material for sake barrels; this industry therefore prospered thanks to the popularity of sake during the Edo period.
Regarding the design and dimensions, as this product is made from natural wood, the grain and colour may differ slightly from those shown in the photos.
In addition, as each piece is handmade, the actual dimensions may vary slightly from those stated.
About “knots”
Although Yoshino cedar is known for having few knots, a “knot” may rarely be present. A knot is the mark left by a branch and is not a defect.
Except for knots from dead branches that may come loose, sound knots are sometimes retained as they are, in their natural form, and used as an integral part of the product.
About small “chips or cracks”
Before a large log is transformed into a finished product, it undergoes various processing stages.
Small chips or cracks inherent in natural wood, which inevitably appear during this process, are repaired to make the surface as smooth as possible (although some curved or very thin parts may not be repairable).

Characteristics

Material: 100% Yoshino cedar
Capacity 40 ml when filled to 80%
Packaged in an individual box 60*60*50 mm
Dimensions:
Top diameter 50 mm
Bottom diameter 40 mm
Height: 45 mm
Not dishwasher or microwave safe
Wipe dry thoroughly after washing and leave to dry

Origin

Origin: Nara, Japan
Producer: YOSHINO KAWAKAMI PRODUCTS Co. LTD

YOSHINO KAWAKAMI PRODUCTS Co. LTD

Yoshino Kawakami, based in Nara Prefecture and specialising in objects and works made from centuries-old cedar and Yoshino cypress, offers a range of products for public and commercial establishments as well as homes and the lifestyles within them, in order to generate new demand.
By expanding the outlets for Yoshino wood and seeking its optimal use, its Master Craftsmen are creating a sustainable timber supply system that contributes to the revitalisation of the mountains and the region.