Goma Gourd‐shaped Sake Set
This Bizen ware sake set, featuring a unique gourd-shaped sake carafe, showcases a pattern called goma, which means “sesame” in Japanese. The coarse texture, exquisite colors, and intricate patterns produced by the kiln’s flames are remarkable examples of Bizen ware, celebrated as “the art of clay and fire.”
The goma pattern is a distinctive feature of this ceramic art. It is created by reducing pine wood, used in the kiln firing process, to ash. This ash adheres to the ceramics, forming a pattern that resembles a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Each firing results in unique patterns, ensuring that every piece is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
The microscopic pores within Bizen ware mellow the flavors of sake and enhance its aroma, a quality renowned for centuries. This effect is so celebrated that there is a saying, “second-grade sake becomes first-grade sake when kept in a Bizen ware pot.”
The set includes one sake carafe and two sake cups, all delivered in a wooden box, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones.
