Flying Chidori Guinomi Sake Cup MOTIF_Sakura the wind god

the wind god

making the texture of the plate warm and appealing

This serving tray is made by Morita Kiyoteru

It is painted in pale colors and sprinkled with gold leaf

The thick handles and subtle indentations are shaped to make them easier to grip

Flying Chidori Guinomi Sake Cup MOTIF_Sakura the wind godThis blue and white guinomi sake cup features small, charming plovers, known as chidori in Japanese. Hand painted in the traditional sometsuke style, it is ideally sized for enjoying Japanese sake, providing a comfortable grip for sipping. Beyond its use as a sake cup, this versatile piece can also serve beautifully as a small tea cup or a condiment holder. The charming chidori pattern is an auspicious design believed to bring good luck in achieving