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MOMENTUM FACTORY ORII

Copper Sake Cup by Momentum Factory Orii

Copper Sake Cup by Momentum Factory Orii

$128.00 AUD
$128.00 AUD
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This copper sake cup is coloured using the traditional Takaoka copperware technique, making it uniquely distinct. Its design evokes a sense of exclusivity and adds a touch of elegance to your dinner table, making it truly magnificent. Versatile in its use, it can also serve as a shot glass or espresso cup, allowing you to discover your preferred way to enjoy it.

The coating may be affected if high-proof spirits with an alcohol content of 40% or higher are placed in the cup. We recommend using sake, other alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of around 20%, or tea to ensure the longevity of the coating.

 

Details
Size: D 5.2cm x H 4.7cm
Weight: 55g
Material: Copper

Care Instructions
Not dishwasher and microwave safe 
Wash with a soft cloth or sponge, wipe immediately 
Store in a dry place

Artisan
Momentum Factory Orii is a metal colouring expert, using the traditional technique of Takaoka copperware (You may be familiar from a giant copper Buddha statue) to oxidise the surface of copper and brass into beautiful vibrant colours. Since their establishment in 1950, their company has maintained a tradition of crafting works using traditional Takaoka copperware techniques in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Their pieces, which seamlessly blend nostalgic with modernity, evoking the timeless beauty of Japanese 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic.


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ABOUT THE MAKER

Momentum Factory Orii | 折井着色所 | Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture

Rooted in the 400-year tradition of Takaoka copperware, Momentum Factory Orii continues the rare craft of colouring metal by drawing colour from copper itself through heat, chemistry, and time. You may be familiar from a giant copper Buddha statue) to oxidise the surface of copper and brass into beautiful vibrant colours.

Since their establishment in 1950, their company has maintained a tradition of crafting works using traditional Takaoka copperware techniques in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Their pieces, which seamlessly blend nostalgic with modernity, evoking the timeless beauty of Japanese 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic.

Led by current generation Koji Orii, the workshop works with ultra-thin copper sheets, pushing a technique once reserved for cast objects into a contemporary context. Each surface is developed through controlled oxidation, where no two finishes can be exactly repeated.