KISSUL — A Living Craft for Everyday Use

KISSUL urushi painting hand

Each KISSUL cup is finished by hand in Kyoto with six layers of natural urushi, then heat-cured to create a smooth, durable surface that feels gentle against the lips. Beneath the lacquer, a vacuum-insulated stainless-steel structure keeps drinks hot or cold. Dishwasher-compatible. KISSUL is a piece of living craft designed not for display, but for everyday use.

Three Colours, One Timeless Form

Choose from deep SHIKKOKU, quietly expressive KUROMIDORI and warm SHIRACHA,—three colours created to settle naturally into everyday life.

  • KISSUL_Kyoto insulated urushi cup Shikkoku

    KISSUL - SHIKKOKU

  • KISSUL Kyoto insulated urushi cup Kuromidori bread

    KISSUL - KUROMIDORI

  • KISSUL Kyoto insulated urushi caup SHIRACHA tea pot

    KISSUL - SHIRACHA
CHOOSE YOUR KISSUL

  • Hand-Finishe in Kyoto

    Six layers of natural urushi are applied and heat-cured by hand. Subtle variations in the finish and an individual serial number make each cup distinctly its own.

  • Everyday Performance

    Dishwasher-compatible for everyday use. Its vacuum-insulated stainless-steel structure keeps drinks hot or cold.

  • Made to Be Held

    Lightweight and softly curved, KISSUL sits comfortably in the hand. Its finely shaped rim and natural urushi surface feel gentle against the lips, bringing a small moment of pleasure to every sip.

What does KISSUL?

The name KISSUL comes from kissuru (喫する), a Japanese verb meaning to drink, enjoy or partake. It reflects the connection a cup can create—between maker and user, and between the people who share a drink.

Developed in collaboration with Sato Kiyomatsu Shoten (佐藤喜代松商店), a Kyoto urushi lacquer specialist established in 1921, KISSUL brings generations of urushi knowledge together with modern vacuum-insulation and heat-curing technology.

Character in Every Finish

Like every handmade object selected by De Ma Chambre, each KISSUL is finished individually. Its lacquered surface may retain faint traces of brushwork, not imperfections, but traces of the craft behind it. They are a reminder that individuality deserves to be noticed, respected and cared for.