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Ember Oldways

We learned the old way.
We didn’t change much.
We still trust the old methods.
We’re simply continuing them — by hand.

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Handcrafted urushi gourd bottle made from a real natural gourd, traditional drinking vessel
Handcrafted urushi gourd bottle made from a real natural gourd, traditional drinking vessel

Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Red – Selected by the Maker

Regular price $69.90
Sale price $69.90 Regular price $99.90
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More behind the scenes and daily use on Instagram: @emberoldways Two Ways to Order "Exact Piece...
Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Red – Exact Piece Shown

Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Red – Exact Piece Shown

Regular price $79.90
Sale price $79.90 Regular price $99.90
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Two Ways to Order "Exact Piece Shown": The exact piece photographed is reserved exclusively for...
Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Black – Exact Piece Shown

Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Black – Exact Piece Shown

Regular price $79.90
Sale price $79.90 Regular price $89.90
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Two Ways to Order "Exact Piece Shown": The exact piece photographed is reserved exclusively for...
[New Release] Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Brown – Exact Piece Shown

[New Release] Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Brown – Exact Piece Shown

Regular price $79.90
Sale price $79.90 Regular price $89.90
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Two Ways to Order "Exact Piece Shown": The exact piece photographed is reserved exclusively for...
Handcrafted urushi lacquer gourd bottle, traditional Chinese and Japanese gourd drinking vessel
Handcrafted urushi lacquer gourd bottle, traditional Chinese and Japanese gourd drinking vessel

Handcrafted Urushi Gourd Bottle – Black – Selected by the Maker

Regular price $69.90
Sale price $69.90 Regular price $99.90
Unit price
More behind the scenes and daily use on Instagram: @emberoldways Two Ways to Order "Exact Piece...
Vintage Brass Bottle Stopper for Gourd Bottle

Vintage Brass Bottle Stopper for Gourd Bottle

Regular price $7.00
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I absolutely love this stopper. It gives the urushi gourd bottle a vintage look and...
Hand-Carved & Wood-Burning Gourd Charm – The Oddlings

Hand-Carved & Wood-Burning Gourd Charm – The Oddlings

Regular price $15.00
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Meet the OddlingsWobble · Doodle · Pogo · Fidget This charm is handcrafted from a...
Urushi lacquer gourd bottle showing traditional hand-applied natural lacquer texture

Shoulder Strap for Urushi Gourd Bottle

Regular price $5.00
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We provide a shoulder strap so you can carry the gourd bottle on your body....
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The Making Process

Handcrafted over 3 weeks

More behind the scenes and daily use on Instagram:@emberoldways

Why We Offer Only Three Colors

We often get requests for more colors!

We work with natural plant-based dyes, so our palette stays within red, black, and brown.

It’s a quiet choice we make to keep each piece food-safe and true to tradition.

Not Every Gourd Is for Drinking

Both types have their own beauty — the difference lies in purpose and tradition.

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