£50.00
Ochoko are the small, cylindrical sake cups most people encounter first; what many imagine when they picture a “traditional sake cup.” Their narrow opening focuses flavor on the front of the tongue, softening acidity and emphasizing sweetness.
A guinomi is like a larger, more relaxed cousin of the ochoko. Heavier in the hand and often richly textured, guinomi give more room for aroma to develop and are well suited to casual sipping at home. Collectors of fine crafts often seek out guinomi by famous kilns as functional works of art.
Ochoko (お猪口) and Guinomi (ぐい呑み)
My take on these Japanese Cocktail Cups.
A pair of hand-made cocktail cups inspired by traditional Japanese faceted forms, carefully shaped and carved to create a rhythmic, angular surface. Each piece is individually crafted, with the faceting catching the light and highlighting the natural variation in the glaze. One is perfect for a shot of sake and the other for your favourite cocktail
The structured geometry contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the clay, giving each cup a balanced, tactile feel in the hand, refined yet grounded. Designed for cocktails, but equally suited to sake or small serves, these cups bring a quiet sense of ceremony to every pour.
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