Sangiri Gourd‐shaped Sake Set MAKER_Matsuba tatami Whether serving stock or a

Whether serving stock or a house-made dressing

Its shape symbolizes a bird's nest with eggs inside

It is paired with a vivid red cushion

The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray's surface

This is a black lucky cat with a gorgeous pattern of flowers and butterflies

Sangiri Gourd‐shaped Sake Set MAKER_Matsuba tatami Whether serving stock or aThis Bizen ware sake set, including a unique gourd shaped tokkuri (sake carafe), features a pattern called sangiri. The coarse texture, exquisite colors, and patterns produced by the kiln's flames are remarkable examples of Bizen ware, celebrated as "the art of clay and fire." The "san" in sangiri refers to the wall inside the kiln. The work placed on the side of the wall where ash tends to accumulate is covered with ash from the pine wood, and the