Hitoiki Tumbler

The mage-wappa technique used to make this tumbler involves boiling and carefully bending thin sheets of 200-year old Akita cedar to create the shape of the container. The antibacterial properties of cedar make this tumbler an extra safe drinking container.

Avoid using baking soda or bleach to clean it. The products may swell when exposed to moisture and may shrink when drying. It takes more than a day to completely dry after washing. Using it before it is dry may lead to discolouration.

Size: H6.7 cm x Ø7.5 cm

Volume: 200ml

Tōhoku

Tōhoku consists of six prefectures located in the north-east of Honshu island. This region is known for its hot spring (onsen) resorts, colourful festivals, remote sacred mountains and harsh winters. In 2011, the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the region hard; however, the massive efforts in reconstruction are proof of the people’s resilience. Urushi (lacquer) ware, ironware and the crafting of kokeshi dolls make up but a few of the local industries in this lesser-visited region of Japan.