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Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Celestial Whisky Glass With Wooden Box

Sale price$150 USD


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Colors:Crystal Ice (Transparent)
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Embark on a journey of refinement with our Edo Kiriko Celestial Whisky Glass Set, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design. These glasses, meticulously crafted using the intricate Edo Kiriko technique, showcase the heritage of traditional cut glass in every detail.

The crafting process begins with a coarse wheel etching deep, wide foundational patterns, followed by the precision of a cutting wheel to carve intricate textures. The final step involves polishing and grinding with a stone and abrasive, repeated until achieving a smooth, lustrous finish.

The hand-cut floral patterns on each glass are a testament to the awe-inspiring world of Edo Kiriko craftsmanship. As light dances through the finely carved motifs, the glass transforms into a kaleidoscope of brilliance reminiscent of a fantastical world of enchanting lights.

The Edo Kiriko Celestial Whisky Glass Set introduces four captivating colors - Crystal Ice (Transparent), Vivid Emerald, Sakura Pink, and Ink Black. Each hue boasts its own unique charm, ensuring there's a variant to captivate every discerning taste.

Elevate your drinking experience with these glasses that embody a sense of wonder and sophistication. Whether pouring whisky or other beverages, watch as the glass radiates a radiant glow, creating an alluring spectacle with every sip.

The glass design, adorned with diagonal textures and a combination of twelve vertical facets and thirty-six stars, symbolizes the classic Japanese Seven Treasures motif. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, each vertical facet and star adds an aesthetic touch while injecting soul into the glass. After undergoing over 1500 polishing and grinding sessions, the glass shines like the night sky, captivating even in low-light environments.

Order the Edo Kiriko Celestial Whisky Glass Set today and experience the enchanting beauty of Japanese craftsmanship with every moment of indulgence.

Craft: Edo Kiriko

Product:
1x Whisky Glass 
1x Wooden Box

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.