Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou one rabbit holds a bundle

one rabbit holds a bundle of rice plants

Shippo is a pattern in which circles of the same size are overlaid one quarter on top of the other

The appearance of these teaspoons will also evolve beautifully over time with use

making it delightful to hold in your hands

From the detailed ko-Kutani to the yellow-hued Yoshidaya style

Madder Red Nishiki Guinomi Sake Cup Kokuzou one rabbit holds a bundleAs vibrant and unique as the nishikigoi carp that inspired its design, this guinomi sake cup has a rare tricolor of copper, red, and blue. Nishikigoi is a type of ornamental carp originating in the city of Ojiya, not too far away from Mt Yahiko, Niigata Prefecture, where Seigados workshop is located. Regarded as "living works of art," koi have long been treasured in Japan as symbols of good luck and positive omens. This work by Seigado is created