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Asada Lacquerware

Suwari Wooden Cup

Suwari Wooden Cup

$149.00 USD
$149.00 USD
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The Suwari Cup features a rounded shape perfect for "swirling" your whiskey or wine.

The craftsman repeats the lacquering and polishing process five times to give it a solid and shiny finish. Adding the pattern on the outside by a technique called "Murakumo-Nuri", a process where you apply soot from burning Japanese candles before the lacquer coating completely hardens. Only one craftsman in Yamanaka uses this technique, making each piece precious and unique.

Detail

Size: W 3.2in x L 3.2in x H 3in / W 8.2cm x L 8.2cm x H 7.5cm
Material: Zelkova
Coating: Natural lacquer

Due to handmade woodworking and lacquer coating characteristics, each product has subtle variations in size, shape, texture, and appearance.

Care ＆ Use

  • Handwash only
  • Do not use in microwave or oven
  • Do not soak in hot water for an extended time
  • Wash with a sponge or something soft and wipe dry immediately after use
  • If you are concerned about the smell of lacquer, leave it in a well-ventilated place for a few days or run it through lukewarm water 2-3 times and wipe it with a soft cloth
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Design Award Winning Lacquerware

Immerse yourself in the world of Yamanaka lacquerware, designed to enhance your everyday experiences. At their workshop in Ouchi Village, Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, they honor the time-honored Yamanaka process, meticulously grinding wood and skillfully applying Japanese lacquer (Urushi). Each lacquerware item beautifully blends tradition and practicality, encouraging you to embrace their presence in your daily life and savor the soothing warmth of wood.

Founded in 1912 by Kyosaku Asada as a traditional Yamanaka Lacquerware maker, Asada Lacquerware has continued introducing new designs ideal for modern-day life.

Brand History

Asada Lacquerware prides itself as a producer of lacquerware suitable for everyday life. Founded in 1912 by Kyosaku Asada, Asada Lacquerware embodies the rich legacy of Yamanaka craftsmanship. Initially, a woodworker in Ouchi Village, Yamanaka Onsen, Kyosaku trained ten apprentices. His son, Takao Asada, carried the mantle, steering the company through economic growth. Takashi, Takao's son, and current president, transformed the family legacy, establishing the Asada craft of Japan, inc. in 1977. A pioneer, Takashi ventured into retail with "Urushi no Utsuwa Asada" in 1998. 

The Asada journey unfolded through generations, introducing innovative concepts like Western lacquerware by Haruhiko in 2013 and earning accolades like the Utsuroi Cup's Good Design Award in 2018. Upholding tradition with advanced Yamanaka potter's wheel techniques, Asada Lacquerware offers exquisite pieces like "Fuki-Urushi" and "Murakumo lacquerware," blending artistry with everyday utility. The scenic backdrop of the countryside adds to the allure of Asada's craft.