Gion Weeping Sakura Katakuchi Sake Carafe MAKER_Tosen Kiln Due to its delicate characteristics

Due to its delicate characteristics

The dark and light shades painted with a brush convey the warmth of a handmade product

a signature element of Kutani ware

Beyond its use as a mortar

Gion Weeping Sakura Katakuchi Sake Carafe MAKER_Tosen Kiln Due to its delicate characteristicsThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on this Katakuchi sake carafe from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the carafe gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth