■Seema cups are made of stainless steel and finished with Tsubame-Sanjo polishing technology,
The stainless steel body is finished by Tsubame-Sanjo's polishing technique,
The cup is made of stainless steel finished by the polishing technique of Tsubame-Sanjo and lacquered by Yamanaka Lacquerware, a traditional craft.
The form and structure of the cup are designed with the beauty of utility.
The beauty of the cup is like a work of art that transcends its intended use.
By combining craft and industrial techniques, we have created a unique expression and functionality,
the unparalleled expression and functionality are created.

■Foil Clothing
Kanazawa foil, which has been handed down as a traditional craft in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is used in our lacquered cups.

Since craftsmen use a technique called kirigami, in which the foil is pasted together by hand, no two pieces have the same pattern. The finishing touch is done with traditional Yamanaka-nuri wiping lacquer, preserving the texture of the gold leaf as much as possible.

Enhancing the qualities of lacquer and metal
The body of the cup is made of 18-8 stainless steel, formed and polished in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture. The double-layered structure prevents water droplets from sticking to the cup and keeps it cool. While taking advantage of the functionality of the stainless steel material, the outside is finished with lacquer, which adds a moist texture and softness to the mouth.

All of the Urushi-Polished Cups, with the exception of the "Red Fuji with Crane" series, are accompanied by coasters made of Echizen Washi, a traditional craft of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.

What is Echizen Washi?
Echizen Washi is Japanese paper made in the Okata River basin in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture. The main raw materials of washi are kozo (paper mulberry), mitsumata, and gampi, which are the inner bark fibers of the epidermis of plants.
Echizen washi is characterized by the elegant beauty of its kinari color, which stimulates the senses, and by its high quality.

Specifications
Material: 18-8 stainless steel, lacquer coating
Accessories: Washi coaster, paulownia box (lid made of paulownia-style veneer)
SizeBody: 7.4 cm (diameter) X 8.5 cm (height), capacity: approx. 250 ml
Washi coaster: 9cm square x 10 pieces
Box: 9.7 cm (width) X 9.7 cm (depth) X 10.6 cm (height)
Weight: approx. 145g (main body only)

Handling and others
As we also sell wholesale, we may run out of stock unexpectedly.

Please handle with care as this is a lacquer ware (lacquered product).
Please hand-wash the inside before use. (There may be scraps from polishing.)
Do not use in a dishwasher or dryer.
The smell will gradually fade away. Please try it out. *On rare occasions, customers may get a rash from the lacquer on products that have just been lacquered with real lacquer. Please be careful. If you get a rash, please consult your local doctor.
*If you store or use the lacquer ware at the same time as other tableware, or if you apply a pad or nail to the surface of the lacquer ware, it may cause the gold leaf or paint to peel off.
*Do not soak the product in hot or cold water etc., as it may cause the paint to peel off or the gold leaf to come off.
*After use, please wash by hand gently and wipe with a soft cloth.
*Please do not use microwave ovens, open flames, dishwashers or dryers, etc., as they may cause the product to rupture (due to its hollow body),
Please do not use microwave ovens, open flames, dishwashers and dryers, etc., which may cause the product to explode (because it is hollow), deteriorate the gold leaf or paint, malfunction the equipment, or cause fire.
*If the product has been lacquered with lacquer for a short period of time, it may have a distinctive lacquer smell.
[If you are concerned about the smell, please lightly soak the lacquer ware in hot water and leave it in a well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight for several days.