Bamboo & Wooden Sake Set

Bamboo, originating from the Japanese word for ‘take’, is an extremely strong and sturdy plant and is the Japanese symbol of prosperity due to its robust root structure. For centuries it was believed that the strong root network could hold the earth together, this is why people ran into the bamboo groves when earthquakes hit their region.

Often used in construction as well as handicrafts, bamboo is located throughout the land due to Japans warm, humid climate, which makes it perfect to cultivate in this region of the world.