Traditional craftsman Mr.takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki[black persimmon] Wine glass NSWG-KG-903-03

The shape is precisely checked by his fingers to make sure its intensity and all the thickness should be totally equal and as thin as possible. You will be able to feel the obsession of certified traditional craftsmen.
＊For finishing, urethan coating is applied on the surface. It has passed the Food Sanitation Act in Japan.The coating is not harm at all so it is totally safe to be used for beverage container.
Why not enjoy with this wooden glass not only for wine, but also for juice, Shochu spirit, Japanese Sake, coffee and green tea, even in hot or cold.
This wooden cup has good heat resistance, insulating function, and retain the hot/cold temperature for a long time. So no sweating will appear.
Different from glass-made cup, this wooden cup has warm texture and smooth touch to your lip, so that you will be able to enjoy the drink with your five senses.

Branding iron marked at the bottom to prove the work of Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA.

Kurokaki[black persimmon] need to be dried up under open air for many years to be ready used as material for wooden artifacts.
Before processing into Wine glasses, craftsmen have to shave the thin surface of Kuro-kaki little by little and dry it out. He repeat this process 4 to 5 times to form the Wine glasses.
Natural wood design and the black and white color contrast produces premium feel with deep and pleasant resonance.
Each wine glass is carefully shaved and polished to the rim by a traditional craftsman. This premium item is truly an artwork completed by his long years of experience and extraordinary skills. ＊Please check in the photo image.

Product:Traditional craftsman Mr.takashi NISHIKAWA made Kurokaki[black persimmon] Wine glass
Product No.:NSWG-KG-903-03
Size:Wine glass/height 120mm × Diameter 63mm
Paulownia box/width 93mm × depth 157mm × height 106mm
Weight:about 80g
Included Paulownia box

Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

       

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.
●Precautions for Use
・Please do not use in microwave.
・Do not use dishwasher and dryer.
・Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning.
・Do not use sponges with abrasives or scrubber.
・After washing, please use cotton cloth to dry the cup.
・Do not use bleaching agent.
・Please handle the cup with the utmost care. Strong impact may result in cracking or chipping of the cup.