Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Aokiku Guinomi Sake Glass Collection
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The Aokiku Guinomi Collection pays tribute to the timeless elegance of blue Edo Kiriko glasswork. Each sake glass features a round, balanced form made for holding comfortably in hand, and is cut with a style that channels both symmetry and storytelling.
From precise vertical lines to flowing motifs, every guinomi carries a distinct identity. The Tate-Suji (縦筋) style presents bold vertical fluting that emphasizes height and form. The Nagare-Kasane (流重ね) pattern evokes sweeping, petal-like layers with a sense of movement. The Kagome (籠目) design forms a woven lattice of intersecting diamonds, a classic Edo motif of protection. Finally, the Take-Mon (竹紋) cup incorporates bamboo leaf cuts with traditional layering, grounding the collection in natural symbolism.
All are overlaid in a rich ruri blue, which deepens their visual texture and captures light with dramatic clarity.
• Craft: Edo Kiriko
• Product:
1x Glass
1x Wooden Box
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Orders take 2-3 business days to process after placing the order before shipping out.
Standard Shipping Times
• North America
United States (Mainland): 5 - 12 days
Alaska, Hawaii, and other US regions: 10 - 20 days
Canada: 5 - 14 days
Mexico: 10 - 17 days
• Europe: 5 - 12 days
• Australia/New Zealand: 6 - 14 days
• Asia
Southeast Asia: 5 - 8 days
Others: 5 - 14 days
• Latin America: 10 - 20 days
• Other Countries: 10- 20 days
Express Shipping Times: 4 - 8 days
Available for Selected Products in the Following Countries:
• United States(Mainland)
• United Kingdom
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Austria
• Spain
Priority Shipping Times: 3 - 5 days
Available for Selected Products in the Following Countries:
• United States(Mainland)
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Crafting Of Edo Kiriko
Design
The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.
First cuts
The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.
Adjustments
The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.
Polishing
This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.