La Luz Hikiyose Wooden Sake Cup

Product Information

• Brand:La Luz
• Model:130100 / 130130
• Material:Natural wood (Hinoki Japanese Cypress / Walnut) (Urethane coating)
• Product type:Sake Cups
• Country of origin:Japan
• Dimensions (approx):φ65 x 30 mm
• Item weight (approx):20 g
• Shipping weight (approx):40 g

Key Features

• HIKIYOSE is a wooden product made by combination of modern design and 2 traditional manufacturing skills, "Kijibiki" (shaping wodden material into a bowl using an edged tool and lathe) and "Yosegi" (wooden mosaic works combining different types of wood pieces). 
• Designed by Kaichiro Yamada, KAICHI DESIGN.
• Good design award in 2014.

Use & Care

• Avoid long-time use in high temperature and humidity, extreme dryness or direct sunlight, which may cause crack or deformation.
• Fall or strong impact may cause crack or break. Avoid using hard scourer or sponge.
• Abrasive agents such as thinner and benzine may cause the coating to come off .
• Not compatible with gas stove, microwace oven, or dishwasher.
• Avoid soaking it in water for a long time, which may cause it to crack or bend.
• Avoid leaving food inside or keeping it wet, which may cause stain, mold or bacteria proliferation.
• If you mind its smell at first use, pour hot water in it and wait 3 mins, and then drain and wipe well before use.
• After use, wash it with a soft sponge and neutral detergent dissolved in warm water, and wipe well with a cloth. 

Background

La Luz Inc. was founded in 1994 in Kanagawa, Japan. Their factory is located in Odawara, Kanagawa.