Sazameku Indigo Blue Guinomi Sake Cup MAKER_Kingyoku Nakada giving the mug a distinctive

giving the mug a distinctive silhouette without compromising comfort

Radiant gold and platinum patterns seem to bloom across the surface in intricate

a metalwork studio in Niigata Prefecture

or small dishes

and the raised left paw is believed to beckon good fortune and luck

Sazameku Indigo Blue Guinomi Sake Cup MAKER_Kingyoku Nakada giving the mug a distinctiveThis guinomi sake cup is a hand built creation that brings together the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility of Kutani ware. Its surface shimmers with glassy Japanese pigments, capturing the energy and movement of ocean spray. Shaped entirely by hand without the use of a pottery wheel, the piece features a bold, sculptural surface that evokes the moment waves crash against the shoreline. Layers of indigo blue, white, and gold are applied in