Marui Seitou Hechimon Shigaraki Ware Beer Cup (Beer Tumbler) Ancient Pattern Set of 2 These were kept at home for a while without being used as wedding favors. The following is a quote from an external site: Shigaraki ware is pottery made in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is a pottery with a unique texture and a deep, emotional feel. The texture of the earthenware fits comfortably in your hand. It makes delicious drinks look delicious. Not only for alcoholic beverages, but also for iced coffee, etc., you can enjoy it freely. With its rich flavor unique to pottery, it is active in various situations. Hechimon is a word used by Shigaraki craftsmen, meaning "unusual things." Like the various shapes created by nature and the individuality of each of us, these vessels have various expressions. These are pottery filled with the sincerity and playfulness of skilled artisans who value "non-uniformity." There may be differences in size, color, and the application of glaze between individual products, which may differ from the photos. Please enjoy it as the taste of pottery. Full of flavor, Shigaraki ware Shigaraki ware is pottery made in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is counted as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan and is said to have a long history of over 1200 years. Cautions for using pottery Pottery is absorbent. Before use, soak it in water or lukewarm water to fully absorb moisture beforehand, which will make it less likely to stain with tea stains, etc. After use, remove food stains from the dishes quickly, wash them with dish soap, and dry them well before storing. The glaze has cracks (fine cracks on the surface, not cracks in the pottery itself). As you use it, tea stains and stains will enter the cracks and the pottery itself. Please enjoy the soft charm unique to pottery and the changing scenery each time you use it.