{"title":"Sake set","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"e-karatsu-sake-set-by-master-koju-nishioka","title":"E-Karatsu Sake Set by Master Koju Nishioka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe did not want to invent something new. Koju Nishioka spent his life digging through the ruins of 400-year-old kilns, obsessed with a ghost. He wanted to resurrect the exact earth and fire of the ancient Momoyama period. He abandoned modern efficiency and perfection, dedicating his days to recreating the raw, untamed Karatsu ware of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you have here is a set of three heavy earthen fragments—a flask and two cups. The dark iron brushstrokes across the surface were not painted to be symmetrical; they were dashed on in seconds, resembling wild grass swaying in a quiet field. The unrefined clay is porous and breathes, absorbing the temperature of whatever it holds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe master who shaped this earth passed away nearly two decades ago. The kilns he fired have grown cold. Yet, these vessels remain perfectly preserved in their original wooden box, untouched by time, waiting for their first real evening. It is a complete set meant to be shared, an unrepeatable survival from his hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA late Friday night, when the noise of the week finally stops. You warm sake and pour it from the heavy flask. The liquid makes a low, hollow sound against the rough clay of the cup. As you bring it to your lips, the thick earthen rim feels warm and slightly uneven. You pass the second cup across the table. No words are necessary. The weight of the earth between you says enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis name is permanently etched into the history of Japanese ceramics. The wooden box that protects these vessels bears his handwritten signature, a silent proof of origin. To bring this set into your home is to inherit a fire that will never be lit again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E-Karatsu (Karatsu Ware with Iron Brushwork)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Sake Flask (Tokkuri), 2 Sake Cups (Guinomi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Tokkuri H 12.5cm \/ Guinomi H 5cm W 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52557133611284,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1780113356"},{"product_id":"kyoto-ware-sake-set-by-master-rokubei-kiyomizu-vi","title":"Kyoto Ware Sake Set by Master Rokubei Kiyomizu VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong ago, there was a young man whose heart was captured by the beauty of sculpture before he ever touched a potter's wheel. Born into a legendary family of Kyoto ceramics that spanned generations, he had to set aside his personal dreams to inherit the heavy history of his house. Yet, his unspoken passion for sculpture never truly faded; instead, it gently broke the boundaries of old traditions, bringing a striking, modern dimension to the clay. He did not simply paint on vessels—he treated the earth as a living form, finding his own truth in the space where tradition meets modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you hold in your hands is a beautiful dialogue between the ancient refinement of Kyoto ware and a crisp, modern sensibility. The delicate laurel leaves adorning the surface have passed through the intense heat of a thousand-degree kiln, emerging with smooth lines and subtle, sculptural shadows. It captures the perfect balance between the artist's deliberate brushwork and the unpredictable embrace of the fire. Design is not mere decoration; it is a quiet ritual of breathing life into the clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-piece sake set has quietly traveled through the decades, meticulously preserved from the Showa era to the present day. There are no two identical pieces in existence; each brushstroke and curve belongs solely to this specific set. Every time a past owner filled the flask, drank from the small cup, and rested it on a wooden table, a layer of silent history was woven into the vessel. By welcoming this set, you are not merely collecting an object—you are stepping into a lineage of care, becoming its next guardian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicture a late evening when the demands of the world finally fade away. You warm your sake and pour it gently from the slender flask. A soft, clear sound ripples through the quiet room as the liquid fills the small cup. As you bring the rim to your lips, the finely crafted edge feels incredibly smooth against your skin, while the comforting warmth of the sake slowly spreads into your palms. The physical weight of the vessel and the aroma of the steam working together gently bring your racing thoughts back to a state of absolute peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the sixth-generation Master Rokubei Kiyomizu passed away, the number of his creations in this world has become strictly finite. Though he was honored as a member of the Japan Art Academy and recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit, this sake set does not boast of his titles; it simply speaks of his pure, uncompromised aesthetic. To possess this piece is to secretly share a quiet evening with the pinnacle of Kyoto’s artistic legacy. This vessel exists to transform your night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master Rokubei Kiyomizu VI (Kyoto Ware \/ Kiyomizu-Yaki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gekkeiju (Laurel Leaves)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sake Flask (Tokkuri): Approx. H 13.0cm × W 5.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSake Cup (Ochoko): Approx. H 2.0cm × W 6.0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Hand-Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako), Original Wrapping Cloth (Tomonuno)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52557672644884,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/4334\/0564\/files\/9EDD6863-E78B-45C3-AD25-59E697304482.jpg?v=1780118135"}],"url":"https:\/\/souworldjapan.com\/es\/collections\/sake-set.oembed","provider":"SOU WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}