Wood Cup – Brown Urushi

Description

I am a Brown Urushi Wood Cup. Cold brews, cortados and cappucinos… name the brew – they all revel in the warmth of my wood grain body.

Curator’s Notes

This year we introduce two lacquered versions of our beloved Wood Cup. In addition to the Black Urushi version, we add Red and Brown to the collection. The colours are inspired by traditional Japanese lacquerware or urushi that is applied in multiple layers to achieve smooth finishes. The process is done slowly and thoroughly to allow absorption between coats to enhance the grain, letting the raw material be the main attraction and to offer extra layers of protection from heat, ice, acid, detergent and other environmental factors. Each cup is made individually from a solid piece of wood and precisely turned into the shape of an eight ounce paper coffee cup with a rolled rim and carved bottom.

Brown Urushi Wood Cup was designed by Nalata Nalata

Designer/Maker

Designer: Nalata Nalata

Specifications

Dimensions:

3.1” (w) x 3.1” (l) x 3.6″ (h) or 80mm (w) x 80mm (l) x 92mm (h)

Weight:

1 oz or 28 g

Materials:

Oak Wood, Urushi Lacquer

Details

• Made in Japan
• Turned from a single piece of solid wood
• 1mm thin walls
• Lightweight but durable
• Can hold piping hot drinks, like coffee and tea, or ice cold drinks
• Exterior and interior coated with traditional urushi lacquer
• Carved ‘rolled rim’ mimicking a paper cup
• Bottom is carved out
• Smooth, paper-like texture
• Wash after use with soap and water using a soft sponge
• Dry with a kitchen cloth after washing
• Do not soak in water for prolonged periods of time