Yozakura Sake Set

Yozakura Sake Set

Yozakura Sake Set is an exquisitely crafted porcelain drinking vessel ensemble that embodies the profound Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing at night (Yozakura). This sophisticated drinkware collection, which earned recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category, represents a harmonious fusion of cultural symbolism and functional design. The set consists of a carefully proportioned carafe (150mm x 75mm diameter) with a 250ml capacity and accompanying pentagon-shaped cups (30mm x 55mm diameter) that hold 27ml each, available in sets of two or four. The design's distinctive features include a carafe with an opening shaped like a drifting Sakura petal, engineered to prevent dripping through its angled spout, while the cups feature an intricately carved interior that resembles a blossomed cherry flower. Manufactured using slip cast porcelain with food-safe luster finishing, the set is available in black with optional gold or silver embellishments. The design demonstrates particular innovation in its interactive qualities, as the sake flowing into the carved cup creates a mesmerizing effect of a gradually blooming flower, especially pronounced when using white Nigori sake. This thoughtful integration of traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design sensibilities represents a significant achievement in drinkware design, offering users not merely a functional vessel but an immersive cultural experience that celebrates the cherished tradition of Yozakura.

porcelain sake set, Japanese drinkware design, cherry blossom inspired tableware, contemporary sake vessel, traditional Japanese aesthetics, luxury drinking accessories

— Adam Dawson