From the Master Craftsmen's Atelier.
To Drink Japanese Sake in the Most Exquisite Way.

This sake drinking set is one representative item that we have been wanting to introduce as our Master Craftsmen’s superlative series. It is a complete set of utensils for drinking Japanese sake in the most authentic way - Have your beloved sake in the "choshi" pot drink from the "sakazuki" cup in one mouthful and make your drinking time exquisite.

As the name "tosoki" (屠蘇器) indicates the set is aimed to be used especially for Japan’s traditional sake called "toso" (屠蘇). The Japanese drink it for celebration hoping that the spicy liquor would bring fortune.

We to express such wish with a motif chose to feature the traditional auspicious sign of a hand fan along with another fortunate symbol of "shochikubai" (a pine a bamboo and a plum).

What makes this sake drinking set even more exceptional is that its complicated forms are all made of wood. Our exclusive craftsmen carve out a genuine wood use their "maki-e" techniques to hand-paint the classical motif of a hand fan and apply a smooth coat of urushi lacquer to finish.

Every single part of these "tosoki" items proves how sophisticated our craftsmen are even a part as small as a chrysanthemum relief on a screw of the pot.

Your Favourite Design in Your Favourite Colour.

Sen-men ( 扇面 Hand Fan )

A hand fan is an implement that was first invented by the Japanese by combining beauty and utility. Although the original purpose was to induce a small airflow and refresh yourself with cool breeze the Japanese has brought it up to the level of art by selecting ethereal pieces of paper or portraying elaborate designs.

As a proof of its intimacy with the heart of the Japanese a hand fan appears in much of the Japanese culture for example traditional paintings classic dances and exchange of poems. Its shape widening toward the end resembles a hint of becoming prosperous.

HAND FANS in Gold with Pink Plums.

Hand-painted by using "iro urushi" (colour lacquer). Our craftsmen mix raw lacquer with dyes just before starting painting so that they can adjust the mixing combinations depending on the day's temperature and humidity.

HAND FANS in Amber with Gold Pine Trees.

Finished with a special type of "maki-e" technique called "nashi-ji." Gold powder in rough flakes are sprinkled onto the surface with the greatest care not to protrude outside the delicate design.

Thick coats of special urushi lacquer are applied to cover the entire surface but are polished to bring out the design as a three-dimentional relief.

YAMADA HEIANDO's nashi-ji is of high renown for our depth in colour for we paint-coat the lacquer thicker and polish thinner than generally done.