Aochibu Guinomi Sake Cup
This guinomi sake cup features the traditional aochibu pattern.
The aochibu style was developed in the Taisho era (1912-1926 CE). Small dots in blue or white are applied to the colored background to create a special texture. A great deal of skill is required to make the dots the same size, evenly spaced, and the same color.
Not only for drinking sake, but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup, soup cup, dessert cups for ice cream, yogurt, fruits, and many other small dishes served at the table. It is also perfect for putting Japanese sweets such as anmitsu and tokoroten.
Furthermore, you can put a small portion of food or relishes inside this cup, place it on a larger plate or in a bento box for a more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.
