Guinomi is a drinking vessel large enough to hold sake that can be drunk in a few gulps. "Gui" is onomatopoeia for gulping and "nomi" means drinking.
These beautiful guinomi are made in a small seaside town in Kanazawa. The maker adds a little bit of beach sand to his clay, which results in a beautifully rustic texture. Each cup shows a unique glaze pattern that is reminiscent of light in the ocean or starry night sky.
Specifications
Made in Japan
Who Makes It
Since opening his workshop in 1997, Haruhiko Iwasaki has been creating simple and rustic-looking ceramics that showcase the natural beauty of the clay and glaze.