Gion Weeping Sakura Mug MAKER_Choemon serve cold water or shochu

serve cold water or shochu (Japanese distilled spirits) with ice

Its surface is decorated with an elegant marble-like pattern formed by shallow

and you can enjoy fragrant Japanese tea

called fuki-sumi (spraying ink)

The crane is known to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity

Gion Weeping Sakura Mug MAKER_Choemon serve cold water or shochuThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto is depicted on this mug from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the mug gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth to the cherry blossoms.