Warm coffee cup made of Shigaraki ware and Yuzen foil

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Kanazawa foil and Shigaraki ware are a perfect match.

Kanazawa foil is produced in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and has a history of about 450 years. Kanazawa foil is indispensable in enhancing the value of historical buildings such as temples and shrines, as well as various crafts such as pottery and lacquerware. The coffee cups that use this foil for the body of the cups are a gem that can only be produced by Foilichi, a long-established brand that handles Kanazawa foil crafts.

The cup and saucer are made of Shigaraki-ware, a traditional craft of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its tanuki figurines. The elegant Kanazawa foil matches the warmth of the earthenware cups.

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Yuzen foil painted with a special technique is used.

The silver foil part is made of rare yuzen foil, in which patterns are drawn on the foil by a special technique. This yuzen foil is also a Foilichi original. The "kanoko pattern" and "hemp pattern" are delicately decorated with congratulatory patterns, and elegant Japanese elements are included in the brilliance of the design.

The foil is applied to only a portion of the cup, which is also elegant and gives the cup a moist and calm atmosphere suitable for adults.

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A design that fits in with everyday life, making you want to use it every day

The cup is a natural beige color and the saucer is a deep brown, giving an overall gentle impression. The cup is shaped to open loosely from the bottom to the top, and is easy to wrap your hand around because of the pottery-like striations on the body.

The handle is the same brown as the saucer, allowing you to firmly place your fingers on it and lift the cup. Not too delicate like a porcelain cup & saucer, and with a design that easily fits in with everyday life, this is an item you will want to use every day!

Recommended for sipping coffee or café au lait at breakfast time or enjoying coffee or tea with sweets at tea time.

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Cups and saucers can be used separately.

The coffee cup and saucer are each solidly sized, so the cup can be used as a mug and the saucer as a plate for serving tea.

Of course, coffee, tea, and Western sweets go well together, but if you are looking for a relaxing way to spend time at home, green tea and Japanese sweets would also go perfectly with the atmosphere. The beauty of Japanese tableware is that it can be easily combined with anything, so please use it as you see fit.

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The generous capacity like a mug is great!

This cup has a large capacity for a coffee cup, approximately 180 ml when filled to the eighth fill, and is large enough to be used as a stand-alone mug. Most coffee cup and saucer sets have small cups, which may be a little insufficient when you want to drink a large amount of coffee, but there is no need to worry about this.

The cup alone weighs 240 grams, about the weight of a small apple, and you can feel its solid weight in your hand. The saucer, too, is made of Shigaraki porcelain, so it has a heavy weight, but its advantage is that it is so solid that it can be used as a plate.

Whether used as a set or individually, they can serve as cups and plates and can be used in a variety of situations.

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Arrives well packed in a special box

The cups and saucers arrive securely packaged in a simple white box. The cups and saucers are set up in such a way that they do not collide with each other or with the saucer, so there is no need to worry about damage during shipping.

The enclosed small pamphlet describes the history of Kanazawa foil and is written in English as well as Japanese. In addition, a separate sheet of paper clearly states precautions for handling the product.

The careful instructions on how to use the product make it safe to use.

Give a coffee cup and saucer

Recommended for various celebrations and gifts for people overseas.

The set includes two coffee cups and two saucers, and is recommended as a wedding or housewarming gift for couples who are about to start a new life together, as well as for home use.

Of course, it is not limited to wedding gifts, but it would also be appreciated as a gift for people who are particular about tableware, or for families who like to enjoy a leisurely meal. Coffee cups are an item that can be used by people in any country, so we also recommend them as gifts for people overseas.

BECOS's wrapping service, which is available from a selection of options, also allows you to choose from a variety of modern Japanese designs using Japanese paper, furoshiki wrapping cloth, and other uniquely Japanese materials. If you are unable to hand-deliver the gift in person, you can also type the text you wish to convey on a message card. We hope you will put your thoughts and feelings into this gift for your loved one.