jincup-Origin 2L (JO-2L)

Made of Tabunoki (Japanese evergreen tree) grown in Kagoshima. The trees are harversted under control to prevent exploitation, and the sliced lumber are dried before the carving.
Due to multiple procedures, the Jincup is said to be hard to find because of the limited production each year. Now the icon appears in a variety of shapes, sides, and color.

About jincup

jincup was born in 2007 as a gift to a mother. Hand-carved from Tabunoki (Japanese laurel) grown in Kagoshima, each cup is shaped by Akihiro Woodworks using wood dried for 3 to 5 years. The interior is coated with a special resin that prevents liquid from seeping in, making it as functional as it is beautiful. Individual differences in size and color are a natural characteristic of the material.

About Akihiro Woodworks

A woodworker based in Kagoshima, Japan. His wide-ranging activities include custom-made furniture, original products, and store and home interiors. The drying period of the wood used for materials varies depending on the thickness and species, but it takes 3 to 5 years until it's dry enough for carving. Although nowadays it's possible to obtain high-quality timber from all over the world, we create our products by learning about the cycles of forests and timber around the neighborhood, and pursuing shapes that suit the character of the timber we use.