A night alone to feel the great outdoors. With the bonfire flickering, I want to spend a blissful time fueling sake and coffee with my own high-quality camping gear.
Packed with the dreams of solo campers, traditional Japan techniques have been breathed into the outdoor cup, which is indispensable for camping gear.
A domestic zelkova mug made with Kaga's "Yamanaka paint", which has a history of 400 years, and Kaga's "armor kumistring", which is used for armor tailoring.
"Kaga Kukusa" was born by combining two traditional techniques that Kaga is proud of and the name "Kukusa", the name of the wooden cup that is said to make people who are gifted in Scandinavian Finland happy.
"Kaga Kukusa", which is made by using the traditional technique of "Yamanaka painting" and vertical wood removal, is a superb gem that has been pursued not only for its sophistication of appearance, but also for its sturdiness and the deliciousness of the drink.
Make today's cup of camping the finest one.
"Kaga Kukusa" is a domestic zelkova mug that is carefully finished by the craftsmen of "Yamanaka Paint" one by one with an infinitely thin spout of 1.5 to 3 mm. By taking a wide center and making it an "egg-shaped form" that thins the mouthpiece, it is possible to have a smooth and elegant mouthfeel.
When you pour alcohol or coffee, the aroma condenses towards the mouth and richly tickles the nasal passages. In addition, due to its round egg-shaped shape, the flow rate is slow, and you can enjoy a wide range of flavors such as sweetness, sourness, and richness in a well-balanced manner. It is a gem that is perfect for those who want to drink more delicious alcohol and coffee while camping.
"Kaga Kukusa" is made using the traditional technique of "Yamanaka Paint (Yamanaka Lacquerware)", which is famous for being made in Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Its history is said to date back 400 years to the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and it is one of Japan's excellent traditional crafts.
The feature of such "Yamanaka paint" is the beauty and warmth of the wood grain and annual rings. You will be fascinated by the beauty of the grain and annual rings, and you will feel high just by loving it, and when you hold the cup, you will be healed by the warmth of the wood. For such a superb camping time, "Kaga Kukusa" is the perfect gem.
The reason for the beauty of the wood grain and annual rings of "Yamanaka Paint" lies in its unique manufacturing method. "Yamanaka Paint" uses vertical wood removal instead of horizontal wood removal used in general woodworking equipment manufacturing methods. Domestic zelkova logs are cut into rings and shaped into mugs in the direction in which the tree grows. Skilled skills are indispensable only for delicate work. After that, the craftsman carefully shapes each one. The resulting wooden mug has a unique beauty that no two expressions are the same.
As an adjustable length-adjustable amenter belt, we have adopted a custom-made armor braid in black × gold. This armor braid strap allows the mug to fit securely in your hand. You can fully feel the texture of the wood full of warmth. In addition, the custom-made armor braided cord is finished with a total square knot, which is said to be auspicious.
* The all-horn knot⇒ which is also used on the back of armor decorated during the festival of the end of the year, is an auspicious knot that protects the defenseless back and is attached as a talisman that binds the cord of life.
We sell "black lacquer" that looks good on the armor braided cord to the general public.
* Since it is currently under construction, it will be shipped after January 15, 2023.