{"product_id":"japanese-magewappa-wooden-sake-server-nishikawa","title":"KIYOMIZU WARE SAKE SERVER | AKAMAKI GOLD \u0026 SILVER CRANES × MAGEWAPPA 600ml 赤蒔金銀鶴 X 曲げわっぱ | NISHIKAWA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA refined union of two Japanese craft traditions, pairing an Ōdate magewappa cedar sake vessel with a deep vermilion Kiyomizu ware lid decorated with auspicious cranes in gold and silver.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis distinctive sake server brings together two very different expressions of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe body is formed in \u003cstrong\u003emagewappa (曲げわっぱ)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the traditional technique of bending thin sections of cedar into precise, beautifully flowing forms. Its pale natural wood, continuous grain and restrained construction give the vessel an almost architectural simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet into this quiet wooden form is a richly coloured Kiyomizu ware lid in \u003cstrong\u003eAkamaki Kingin Tsuru (赤蒔金銀鶴)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA deep vermilion-red ground provides the setting for a pair of cranes, one rendered in gold and the other in silver, surrounded by stylised cloud motifs. Nishikawa describes this decorative approach as applying an \u003cem\u003eakamaki\u003c\/em\u003e red finish reminiscent of Japanese lacquerware before expressing the cranes through gold and silver decoration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is striking without relying on dense ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhere the \u003cstrong\u003eKinsai Nejirikomon\u003c\/strong\u003e version celebrates extraordinary complexity through layer upon layer of miniature geometric patterns, \u003cstrong\u003eAkamaki Kingin Tsuru\u003c\/strong\u003e is more pictorial and symbolic. The eye is drawn immediately to the cranes and the contrast of metallic gold and silver against the warm red surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Meaning of the Cranes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe crane — \u003cstrong\u003etsuru (鶴)\u003c\/strong\u003e — is one of Japan's most enduring auspicious motifs, traditionally associated with longevity and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHere, the paired gold and silver cranes circle the lid among stylised clouds, while the vermilion ground gives the composition a celebratory character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt makes the ceramic lid more than an ornamental accent to the wooden vessel: it introduces a distinctly Japanese visual story to the otherwise restrained form of the magewappa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagewappa × Kiyomizu Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe real value of this piece lies in the combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than constructing the entire sake server from ceramic, the maker pairs \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese bentwood craftsmanship with Kyoto ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nishikawa itself categorises these vessels as \u003cstrong\u003e“Magewappa × Kiyomizu Ware”\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming that the meeting of the two crafts is central to the concept of the series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contrast is particularly beautiful here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural cedar and vermilion, wood grain and glaze, restraint and decoration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe tall curved handle and projecting wooden spout also make the craftsmanship of the wooden body unusually visible. Even before noticing the ceramic lid, the object has the unmistakable character of traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003emagewappa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: Nishikawa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sake Server \/ Sake Container\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 曲げわっぱ 赤蒔金銀鶴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomanised Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magewappa Akamaki Kingin Tsuru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoodcraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magewappa \/ 曲げわっぱ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Ware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyo Ware \/ Kiyomizu Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akamaki Kingin Tsuru \/ 赤蒔金銀鶴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold \u0026amp; Silver Cranes with stylised clouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cedar \/ Vermilion \/ Gold \/ Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nishikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial reference size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. W145 × D120 × H170 mm \/ 600 ml \/ 140 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese bentwood craftsmanship paired with decorated Kyoto ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot suitable for microwave, dishwasher freezer, oven, or direct flame use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach piece is handcrafted, with slight variations in form and texture. Subtle glaze variations are a natural characteristic of the making process and add to the unique expression of each piece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipped directly from the UK warehouse. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NISHIKAWA","offers":[{"title":"Single Server","offer_id":57477220499831,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set - Server + Red Cup (AKAMAKI GOLD \u0026 SILVER CRANES)","offer_id":57477220532599,"sku":null,"price":658.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set - Server + Black Cup (KUROMAKI GOLD \u0026 SILVER CRANES)","offer_id":57477220565367,"sku":null,"price":658.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0241\/0615\/files\/Weixin_Image_20260921121937_683_53.jpg?v=1789990632","url":"https:\/\/kumohana.com\/products\/japanese-magewappa-wooden-sake-server-nishikawa","provider":"KUMOHANA 雲花","version":"1.0","type":"link"}