"You know that feeling when you buy something beautiful for a special occasion, and then it just lives in your cupboard for the next eleven months? That's the problem most sake sets have. They're gorgeous when you're using them, but the rest of the time they're just taking up space in the back of a cabinet somewhere, waiting for the next dinner party or celebration."
"Here's how it works. The set includes a flat circular base, a shorter cup for warm sake called an ochoko, and a taller cup for chilled sake. When stacked together, they create this sleek, tapered cone shape that looks more like a contemporary art piece than drinkware. The dark lacquer finish lets the natural wood grain show through, giving each piece subtle texture and depth. You can leave it out on your counter or shelf, and it actually looks good there."
"This matters more than you might think. Japanese sake brewing just got added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, which means sake culture is having a moment again, both in Japan and internationally. More people are curious about sake, wanting to try it, wanting to understand it. But there's often this gap between traditional sake culture, with all its specific rituals and equipment, and the way most of us actually live today."
The NON sake set solves the common problem of occasion-only drinkware by transforming into a sculptural object when not in use. The three-piece configuration includes a flat circular base, a shorter ochoko for warm sake, and a taller cup for chilled sake. When stacked they form a sleek tapered cone with a dark lacquer finish that reveals natural wood grain. The set was produced in collaboration with Somei Shikkiten of Sabae City using traditional Echizen lacquerware techniques. The design by KAIRI EGUCHI STUDIO allows the set to be displayed as everyday decor and bridges traditional sake culture with contemporary living.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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