Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Ryusei Iridescent Crystal Whisky Glass With Wooden Box
The Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Ryusei Iridescent Crystal Whisky Glass is designed around the image of a meteor crossing the night sky. “Ryusei” means meteor or shooting star in Japanese, reflecting the glass’s sweeping cut lines, star-like crystal reflections, and luminous iridescent finish.
The glass features a dramatic combination of flowing diagonal cuts, sharp vertical facets, and fine geometric star-pattern detailing. When viewed from the side, the cut lines appear like bright trails moving across the glass. When viewed from above, the base forms a swirling visual effect, giving the impression of light gathering into a deep, rotating center.
An iridescent craft is used, allowing the glass to shift between blue, green, purple, amber, and gold tones under different lighting. This color-changing effect is part of the design, so each piece may appear slightly different depending on the angle, light source, and background.
The crystal body has a substantial feel in the hand, with a clear, brilliant structure that enhances whisky, cocktails, chilled spirits, and iced drinks. The faceted base adds visual weight and helps the glass catch and refract light beautifully, while the hand-cut surface creates a refined texture that feels both decorative and architectural.
Presented with a wooden box, this whisky glass is suitable for gifting, collecting, or elevating a personal bar setting. It is a striking piece for those who enjoy bold cut glass, dramatic light reflection, and a more contemporary expression within the Edo Kiriko series.
• Craft: Edo Kiriko
• Product:
1x Whisky Glass
1x Wooden Box
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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
Other Regions: 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
• Netherlands
Priority Shipping Times: 3 - 5 days
Available for Selected Products in the Following Countries:
• United States(Mainland)
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Austria
• Spain
• Portugal
• Netherlands
• Australia
• New Zealand
• United Arab Emirates
• Saudi Arabia
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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.