Japanese brown and black sake set with cord – 3 pieces

A sake set in izakaya style, the Japanese tavern.

The carafe is brown, calligraphed with the kanji for sake, with a black neck wrapped in a braided cord. The two matching black cups carry the same character, in white.

Its style recalls the flasks of izakaya, the taverns where friends share sake and small dishes.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For serving sake hot or cold. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Izakaya style: the spirit of Japanese taverns.
• Calligraphy: the character for sake on the carafe and cups.
• Braided cord: a traditional touch around the neck.
• 3 pieces: a carafe and two matching cups.
• Hot or cold sake: a set for every season.

Product information

• Type: sake set, 3 pieces
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Colours: brown and black
• Pattern: calligraphy of the character "sake"
• Finish: glazed, braided cord at the neck
• Presentation: 1 carafe and 2 cups
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

For hot sake, remove the cord, then place the carafe in a bain-marie for a few minutes. Serve in the small cups, filling your neighbour's first.

As for care, this porcelain set is dishwasher and microwave safe, once the cord has been removed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the character on the carafe mean?

It is the kanji for sake, Japanese rice wine.

Should the cord be removed?

Yes, remove it before putting the set in the dishwasher or microwave.