The Gura kiln specialises in making traditional cups, jugs and accessories for drinking Sake and Shochu and are based in Gifu, Japan.

The o-choko (??, ???) is the most popular sake cup type and is popular for izakaya, sushi restaurants and Japanese bars. What?s made o-choko the most popular style of sake glass is a combination of durability, flexibility in service temperature (for most examples), and the mellow tasting profile it produces.

The latter characteristic of lightness is due to a small opening and very little head-space. The low volume of sake it holds doesn?t allow much aromatic intensity. The narrow opening also concentrates sake to the front of your palate, which can mask acidity and therefore enhance the perception of sweetness.

Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the artisan nature of the product and are embraced.

Featuring a traditional 'Shibori' pattern in a Japanese indigo blue on a warm white background. Shibori is an ancient method of dying cloth. It represents the spotted back of a fawn. Creating this fabric pattern is very labour intensive and gives special value to these items. It is now a popular pattern in Japanese culture for its simplicity, beauty and connection with luxury.

Our Sake Jug (280ml) in Lilac Glaze shares the same elegant form as our larger sculptural water jugs. Ideal for serving sake, milk, or dressings, it also doubles beautifully as a single stem vase. The soft lilac glaze brings a gentle, contemporary touch to the table.

Our handcrafted Sake Jugs Collection is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of Japanese tradition every step of the way. Serving sake is a ritual, and our jugs are perfect for adding to this time-honoured tradition. Each sake jug is handmade from?high-quality Japanese ceramics?and provides the ideal conditions needed to serve your favouritewarm or chilled sake.

Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the artisan nature of the product and are embraced.

A handcrafted ceramic sake jug with a classic rounded form, perfect for serving warm or cold sake.

Finished in a white and blue glaze with a flowing wave design.

The Starburst range features a traditional 'asanoha' pattern, symbolising growth and prosperity. A bright indigo blue over a white background.

Slight irregularities in size, glaze and texture reflect the artisan nature of the product and are embraced.

Our handcrafted Sake Jugs Collection is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of Japanese tradition every step of the way. Serving sake is a ritual, and our jugs are perfect for adding to this time-honoured tradition. Each sake jug is handmade from?high-quality Japanese ceramics?and provides the ideal conditions needed to serve your favouritewarm or chilled sake.