Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Lepidoptera Whisky Glass With Wooden Box

Sale price$120 USD


Duties & Taxes included.

Colors:
Only 19 units left

Experience the sublime elegance of nature with the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Lepidoptera Whisky Glass. Drawing inspiration from the intricate beauty of butterflies and moths, this glass is a testament to transformation, grace, and the delicate dance of nature.

Each glass, masterfully shaped by seasoned artisans, showcases the distinguished Edo Kiriko cutting technique. The Lepidoptera design, with its detailed wing patterns, evokes the gentle flutter of these enchanting creatures, making every sip a journey through nature's artistry.

Nestled within a beautifully crafted wooden box, this whisky glass stands as a symbol of sophistication and timeless charm. The wooden box complements the glass's exquisite design, presenting it as both a functional vessel and a piece of art.

Perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Lepidoptera Whisky Glass is a celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and the moments that take our breath away.

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.