This finely crafted piece is typical of Mori’s woodworking—meticulous and full of care.
It's the favorite cup used by the shop owner when drinking coffee.
The rounded body gives it a charming appearance, while the handle—shaped with beautifully curved lines and defined edges—offers a perfect example of functional beauty. Each piece features stunning wood grain that makes you want to hold and admire it from every angle, so we've shared videos for each one (please forgive the slightly choppy motion—it's hand-rotated!).
Each one is sold as a unique item, so please check the photos, video and item number.
No.1–4: Made from the same reddish heartwood, sourced from Iwate.
No.5–6: Made from the same pale sapwood, sourced from Hokkaido.
No.7: Made from the same reddish heartwood used in the shop owner’s personal cup, which has been in use for over 10 years. The wood is from Kurikoma, Iwate.
In the Finnish region of Lapland—where the kuksa originated—cups are traditionally made from birch burl. These cups, however, are crafted from domestic Makaba (Japanese Birch), using non-burl sections of the wood.
To enhance the quality and durability of the Makaba, each piece goes through a long finishing process: the wood is first stabilized, then treated with oil, and finally finished with a glass painting.
