{"product_id":"wajima-nuri-toso-sake-set","title":"Wajima Lacquerware Traditional Japanese Toso serving set JAC-WOF-510-14","description":"This is Wajima Lacquerware Traditional Japanese Toso serving set featuring the traditional lacquerware technique of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nWajima-nuri is a traditional lacquer painting technique inherited in the Wajima region of Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nWajima-nuri is characterized by its exquisite workmanship, durability, and elegant, gorgeous, and delicate decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Wajima-nuri Toso set is traditionally used for New Year’s celebrations and festive occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vivid contrast of vermilion and black is complemented by elegant gold accents, symbolizing good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set includes three ceremonial sake cups, a spouted sake server (choshi), a stand, and a tray—perfect for sharing a special Toso drink with family and loved ones.\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece is carefully coated with layers of lacquer that develop a richer luster with years of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Toso Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Toso set is a traditional set of utensils used for serving Toso, a ceremonial spiced sake enjoyed during New Year celebrations and other festive occasions in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt typically consists of a choshi (sake server with a spout), sakazuki (sake cups), haidai (cup stand), and a serving tray.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set is used to share Toso with family members while wishing for good health and longevity in the coming year.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a formal and beautiful expression of Japan’s traditional celebratory culture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    This Wajima-nuri Toso set is a traditional Japanese lacquerware used to serve Toso, a ceremonial sake enjoyed during New Year celebrations.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Cherished as a symbol of good fortune and longevity, it features a beautiful harmony of glossy black and vermilion lacquer accented with elegant gold details.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The refined design brings a festive touch not only to New Year gatherings but also makes an ideal gift for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone celebrations.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Each piece is meticulously coated in layers of lacquer that develop an even richer luster with time and use.\u003cbr\u003e\n    *Please check the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhat is traditional craft \"Wajima-nuri\"?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e \n    Wajima-nuri, a traditional craft, is a lacquering technique that has been handed down in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n    The history of Wajima-nuri is said to date back to the Jomon Period, more than 10,000 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is characterized by delicate and beautiful decorations such as “chinkin” and “makie\".\u003cbr\u003e\n    One of the main characteristics of Wajima-nuri is the “division of labor,” in which specialized craftsmen carry out each process.\u003cbr\u003e\n    In each of the more than 120 manufacturing processes, specialized craftsmen apply their skills and pass the work from hand to hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri crafting technique requires several months to a year to complete.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout the \"Wajima-nuri\" technique and process\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is produced through more than 120 processes, which can be broadly classified into planning and design, Ki-ji (wood base), Shita-ji(base coat), Naka-nuri(middle coat), Uwa-nuri(top coat), and Kasyoku(decoration).\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    Ki-ji (wood base)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wood is laid down in the mountains for about 3 to 4 years and in the village for about 1 year before the wood is made into the base of the tree. Each craftsman creates the wood from carefully selected pieces of lumber, including hewn, fingering, and bent pieces. \n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 木地\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/f0fafd7533fb7b87557818241f62baef_a230d977-af74-4d30-8359-01b12e4a7617.png?v=1716344318\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/f0fafd7533fb7b87557818241f62baef_a230d977-af74-4d30-8359-01b12e4a7617.png?v=1716344318\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Nu-ri (coat)\u003cbr\u003e\n    Diatomaceous earth, which is unique to Wajima-nuri, is mixed with the lacquer and repeatedly applied as a base coat, middle coat, and top coat to give it depth and strength.\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/aa7ffdfb5f19cc18c9017b682f80e396.png?v=1716343892\" alt=\"輪島塗 塗\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/aa7ffdfb5f19cc18c9017b682f80e396.png?v=1716343892\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Chin-kin\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri is a unique decorating technique in which a chisel is used to carve into the surface of the lacquer and fill in (submerge) gold leaf or gold and silver powder to create a pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n    This technique is best suited for Wajima-nuri, which uses a lot of lacquer, and the depth and precision of Wajima-nuri are different from those of other production areas.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Wajima-nuri has produced both living national treasures and members of the Art Institute of Japan.\n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 沈金\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/51ce2f52953df5a39badc2b0fc0e8cef_0bba9766-2b97-4585-b559-180b9f852d05.png?v=1716344173\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/51ce2f52953df5a39badc2b0fc0e8cef_0bba9766-2b97-4585-b559-180b9f852d05.png?v=1716344173\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n    Makie\u003cbr\u003e\n    This is a technique in which a pattern is drawn in lacquer and then gold is sprinkled on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n    This is a uniquely Japanese technique that combines a number of techniques such as hira-makie, taka-makie, and ken-dashi-makie to sprinkle gold and silver metal powders and colored powders on the surface of a lacquer ware with a design drawn in lacquer to make them adhere to the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Some vivid combinations of colored urushi lacquer are also used.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"輪島塗 蒔絵\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2a439ad1174fea7f08e766716c670957.png?v=1716343892\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/2a439ad1174fea7f08e766716c670957.png?v=1716343892\"\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    Wajima Lacquerware Traditional Japanese Toso serving set\u003cbr\u003e\n    Product No：JAC-WOF-510-14\u003cbr\u003e\n    *Urushi Lacquer finish\u003cbr\u003e\n    *In a wooden box\u003cbr\u003e\n    Size：Wooden Box About 28 x 47 x 21cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    Weight：1.08kg／Total Weight（including wooden box）3.2kg\u003cbr\u003e\n    *The color and pattern of each piece is slightly different from the picture because each piece is handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"黒木碁石店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46447206432931,"sku":null,"price":280000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/JAC-WOF-510-14-08.jpg?v=1761266324","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/wajima-nuri-toso-sake-set","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}