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GUINOMI

A guinomi is a Japanese sake cup, traditionally larger and more substantial than an ochoko. Made to rest in the palm, it invites the hand to meet the surface and the drinker to slow down. My guinomi are shaped as small, functional sculptures — each with its own weight, texture and way of meeting the lips. No two are alike. They are created not only for drinking sake, but for the quiet ritual of holding, turning and discovering an object through use.
A guinomi is a Japanese sake cup, traditionally larger and more substantial than an ochoko. Made to rest in the palm, it invites the hand to meet the surface and the drinker to slow down. My guinomi are shaped as small, functional sculptures — each with its own weight, texture and way of meeting the lips. No two are alike. They are created not only for drinking sake, but for the quiet ritual of holding, turning and discovering an object through use.…
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Handmade guinomi for quiet moments of sake

A guinomi is a traditional Japanese sake cup, usually larger and more expressive than an ochoko. Held in the hand and used slowly, it creates an intimate meeting between the clay, the drink and the person using it.


Each guinomi is handmade in my studio in Gentofte, Denmark. Many are created using Kurinuki, a Japanese technique in which a solid block of clay is carved and hollowed out. Others are shaped through pinching and intuitive hand-building. The tactile surfaces and subtle irregularities make every cup entirely unique.


Inspired by Japanese aesthetics and wabi-sabi, my guinomi celebrate the beauty of imperfection, touch and transformation. Glaze and fire add their own unpredictable traces, giving each piece a character that continues to reveal itself through use.


If a guinomi speaks to you, you are warmly invited to contact me about purchasing it, delivery or international shipping.

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