A nostalgic, ethereal backdrop of aqua and turquoise transitions through misty hillside layers into a grassy knoll. As if painted by hand, rising from the knoll we see bright lemon-green flecks suggesting stems of flowers and beautiful wild grasses, followed by a generous peppering of raspberry-pink. It's as if we've come to this knoll the exact moment its showiest wildflowers are in bloom. As always with Benio's glazes, it's hard to believe the scenery is the random result of glazes and fire.
Benio's delicately crafted ceramic feels like the barest boundary between lips and sake. The soft, thin lip and smooth texture of the guinomi's lip makes sake taste sweeter and lets your nose enter the glass, appreciating more of the aroma. Its slightly larger size allows 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.
