Japanese Cypress Hinoki Wood Mugs

More of the beautiful wood mugs made from Hinoki or Japanese cypress have been restocked after the last stock arrived and all went in 2 days last week. The Hinoki mugs are arefully handcrafted by Mr Shibata in Yamanashi prefecture using 100%-FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified scrap wood harvested locally in Yamanashi, Japan.

Hinoki or Japanese Cypress is one of Japan's most prized woods which grows only in Japan and a part of Taiwan, it is prized for its beautiful grain, fragrance and smooth texture.

Finished with food-safe polyurethane coating (x more than 10 layers) and it can be used for both hot and cold drinks. Coffee or tea will not stain.

Take a look at more images on the product page here, or see the whole woodenware series by the same maker.

WOODENWARES BY TAKAHASHI KOUGEI

Newly added to the UGUiSU's zakka selection is a series of beautiful woodenwares handcrafted in a workshop in Hokkaido Japan by Takahashi Kogei (who are probably known to many of you for the beautiful CARA cups and KAMI glass) in collaboration with Classiky. Coated with food safe polyurethane, these lovely wood plates and bowls are great even with boiling water and perfect for serving both hot or cold food.

These woodenwares should be hand wash with normal kitchen soap with soft brush, sponge or dishcloth. Do not leave to soak, dry properly after wash, avoid direct sunlight, not suitable for dishwashers or microwave.

See the whole series of the Takahashi Kogei items here on UGUiSU online store.