Fine Silver Sakazuki "Taketori"

純銀の盃《竹取》
Taketori Silver Cup

The Taketori Silver Cup is a symbolic sake cup from Gindendo, crafted from pure silver, embodying Japan's bamboo culture and the spirit of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, passed down since the Heian period.

Bamboo has been cherished in Japan as a plant representing purity, growth, milestones, and prosperity.

Its straight growth and distinct nodes symbolize how daily accumulations become life's milestones, nurturing a legacy that will be passed down through time.

In the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, light is discovered within a bamboo stalk, initiating the story.

Bamboo has been depicted as a place where unseen blessings reside, a symbol connecting the human world with the moon's presence.

This cup captures the form of bamboo and the essence of the tale in pure silver.

The exterior features a matte finish reminiscent of bamboo skin. The quiet vertical texture reflects bamboo's upward growth towards the heavens.

The interior is polished to a mirror finish, designed to receive sake and light. Light poured into the cup softly reflects on the silver surface, profoundly embracing the moment.

The nodes encircling the base act as boundaries marking life's milestones, giving the entire vessel a stable center of gravity.

This cup also represents a re-connection of the metalworking tradition inherited by Gindendo, re-envisioned as a contemporary pure silver vessel.

Craftsmanship is not completed in a single generation. It is passed from hand to hand, transforming subtly as it crosses milestones of each era.

Just as bamboo grows by accumulating nodes, Gindendo's work also builds upon inherited time, evolving into new forms.

To hold it, pour sake, and bring it to your lips.
Through these actions, moments of celebration, shared words, and memories of family and work quietly accumulate within the silver.

As a practical sake vessel.
As a ceremonial vessel to celebrate milestones.
And as a symbol to be placed in a home or setting.

The Taketori Pure Silver Cup is a vessel of pure silver designed to embody the pure vitality of bamboo, the progression of life's milestones, and the inheritance of long-standing craftsmanship..

Specifications

Material: Pure Silver 99.9%
Technique: Forging
Finish: Exterior - Bamboo skin matte finish / Interior - Mirror finish
Usage: Sake cup / Guinomi / Decorative vessel
Included: Paulownia wood box / Furoshiki wrapping cloth
Production: Made to order
Delivery Time: Approximately 3 months

Each piece is handcrafted. Slight variations in the expression of the bamboo skin, the rise of the nodes, and how light reflects inside will occur in each individual piece.

Care Instructions

Pure silver is a material that deepens in character with use.
Its color may change due to components in the air or environmental conditions.
The original luster of silver can be restored by polishing with a soft cloth.

Usage Instructions

After use, rinse lightly with water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid using abrasive sponges or strong chemicals.
In environments rich in hot spring components or sulfur, color changes may be more pronounced.
Avoid using in microwaves or dishwashers.
When using as a decorative vessel, avoid placing it in humid or sulfur-rich areas, and store it wrapped in a soft cloth.