Goma Gourd‐shaped Sake Set Gift For Anyone The shade of indigo gives

The shade of indigo gives this piece a modern elegance

These serving chopsticks

Within the exquisite kumiko woodwork lattice

while fine linear work and layered color accents highlight the careful craftsmanship behind each motif

which gives a unique texture to the piece

Goma Gourd‐shaped Sake Set Gift For Anyone The shade of indigo givesThis Bizen ware sake set, featuring a unique gourd shaped tokkuri (sake carafe), showcases a pattern called goma, which means "sesame" in Japanese. The coarse texture, exquisite colors, and intricate patterns produced by the kiln's flames are remarkable examples of Bizen ware, celebrated as "the art of clay and fire." The goma pattern is a distinctive feature of this ceramic art. It is created by reducing pine wood, used in the kiln firing process, to