Large Brushed Stone Igamono Beer Mug
Beer lovers rejoice! The Large Brushed Stone Igamono Beer Mug is one of Unique Japan’s most popular items, and for very good reason. Its attractive freckled surface and distinctive brushed glaze finish not only make it a superbly designed original, but also makes beer taste even better. Here’s why…
- Smooth, delicious foam. The slightly rough surface allows the beer to pour effortlessly, helping to form a smooth cloud of foam.
- Keeps the beer cool. Best to leave beer mug in the fridge for 30 minutes (it’s well worth the wait) before pouring the beer into the mug. The material composition acts like an insulator, retaining the cold longer than a regular glass.
- Comfortable to hold, looks great. Fits perfectly in hand, essentially a non-slip surface and it looks superb. Diameter (top) 10cm (4″), Height 14.5cm (5.75”)
Take our word for it, any guy will love and appreciate this gift over and over again. Try it with your favorite micro-brew.
A little ninja history
Iga pottery is handmade and formed at extremely high temperatures to deliver a rough yet elegant textured finish. The results are truly fantastic.
The Iga region is considered by many to be the birthplace of the ninja. The Iga ninja were skilled in the fine art of stealth, known particularly as expert castle infiltrators who could obtain secret information and sabotage enemy supplies. These talents were passed on from father to son and, for generations, warring daimyo knew that the best ninja in Japan could be hired in Iga.
Iga pottery is handmade and formed at extremely high temperatures to deliver a rough yet elegant textured finish. The results are truly fantastic.
The Iga region is considered by many to be the birthplace of the ninja. The Iga ninja were skilled in the fine art of stealth, known particularly as expert castle infiltrators who could obtain secret information and sabotage enemy supplies. These talents were passed on from father to son and, for generations, warring daimyo knew that the best ninja in Japan could be hired in Iga.
There is a secret beauty in the simplicity of pottery from Iga (Igamono), a city founded some 1,200 years ago. Iga pottery is made from the special clay that lies on the bottom of Lake Biwa – Japan’s largest freshwater lake, located just north of the traditional capital city of Kyoto.