Iga-Iga Sake Set
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.
Iga pottery is handmade and formed at extremely high temperatures to deliver a rough yet elegant textured finish. The results are truly fantastic.
The colours of this lovely handmade sake pot and 2-cup set are a work of art. This is a product for those who want a truly authentic sake experience, to fully appreciate the traditional “rice wine” of Japan. The deep earth-green glazed look is emblematic of the distinctive process that makes Iga pottery so unique.
- Completely handmade from the famous Iga region of Japan
- Pot size: 9cm(3.5″) tall, holds about 230ml
- Cups: 3cm (1.5″) tall, holds up to 70ml
- Cups have a distinctively rough texture
- Microwave safe
- Can use to hold tea and other liquids if desired
- Do not place acidic drinks in the flask or pot
- Authentic, beautiful and original. Makes for a superb gift to a couple or any sake or tea connoisseur.
A little ninja history
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.