Wappa Cedar Beer Cup

Overview

Delicate in appearance, and extremely light in the hand, this cup seems an unlikely candidate for holding and serving beer. Yet the natural qualities of cedar produce a perfect mate for the task. The Wappa Beer Cup keeps its contents cold and does not produce condensation.

Using straight grain Akita Cedar, Magewappa art craft was first developed in the beginning of the 17th Century. Its first form took the shape of a lunch box made by a woodcutter in the Odate area of Northern Japan. The Lord of Odate Castle then encouraged the technique in a samurai's work and it grew in popularity. In recent years the craft has been used as a base for the development of new techniques and modern design. Popular for its straight grain and light weight, the Akita Cedar used in these products is more than 250 years old.

Renowned for its resilience, strength and beauty, Akita Cedar is an ideal application for this Wappa Cedar Beer Cup from designer Shunji Kurimori. And cedar's natural tendency to resist cracking and fading makes this piece an enduring addition and beautiful accent to a range of dinnerware collections.