A milky array of sagey-snow tones scatter about the top half of the guinomi, like a rare desert snow reflecting the wild colors of the landscape. Contrasting tones of saguaro green and rosy desert flower flash at the base. This balanced and even guinomi (a larger sake cup, or smaller teacup) sits on a noble round foot, just barely hovering above the table.
Benio's delicately crafted ceramic feels like the barest boundary between lips and sake. The wide, smooth mouth of the guinomi makes sake taste sweeter and lets your nose enter the glass, appreciating more of the aroma and allowing for a more generous pour between refills.
These cups are handcrafted by Ehime-trained Tokyo artist Benio Tomishima.
Benio is compensated in proportion to American retail pricing, in order to afford her a fair percentage of Sunflower sales.
