Sakurasaku Drinking Glass
The Japanese have always been known for their flair for discovering the beauty in the mundane, and these drinking glasses are certainly a testament to how they can turn something annoying into something beautiful. Now when you set down your glass, instead of being aggravated by that annoying water ring that's left behind, you can be delighted by the charming cherry blossom that appears. Use colored cocktail napkins for even greater effect, creating beautiful contrasts between light and dark as the five-petaled cherry blossom pattern forms with each sip.
The bottom of each Sakurasaku glass is in a distinctive cherry blossom shape that leaves a water ring that's beautiful instead of the usual ugly circle. The Sakurasaku drinking glasses themselves are deceptively simple in design, but a closer look reveals that they are designed and crafted with exceptional skill. The condensation on the outside of the glass naturally collects and drips down the gently tapered sides to collect at the base and form the lovely scalloped blossom.
Each glass is crafted by traditional Edogawa craftsmen to exacting standards. The top of each Sakurasaku is a simple round with thin, delicate sides giving off the ring crystal, then tapering down to a solid, substantial base of thicker glass that forms the petals of the cherry blossom. It's not often you find such a simple, unexpected touch of charm when you simply pick up a glass. Do yourself a favor and indulge.