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Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Ichimatsu Kagayaki Whisky Glass Collection

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Sale price$120 USD


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The Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Ichimatsu Kagayaki Whisky Glass Collection celebrates the timeless beauty of balance and symmetry. Each glass is meticulously hand-cut by master artisans, featuring the classic Ichimatsu pattern, alternating squares of clarity and color that symbolize harmony and unbroken prosperity.

Available in vivid Aka red and deep Ruri blue, the interplay of light across each facet creates a mesmerizing dance of reflections. The checkered motif, once favored in Edo-period kimono design, carries a sense of modern elegance while preserving its traditional roots.

The rounded form offers a comfortable weight and smooth lip, ideal for savoring whisky, sake, or fine spirits. Every cut is made with precision, transforming each glass into a fusion of geometry and luminosity.

Presented in a handcrafted wooden box, the Ichimatsu Kagayaki Collection embodies the essence of Edo Kiriko, where craftsmanship, symbolism, and light converge in timeless harmony.

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.

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