HIROTA GLASS
Decorated Glasses with Lid 'EDOKIRIKO'
Decorated Glasses with Lid 'EDOKIRIKO'
Description
Each of the Edokiriko sets contains a glad and matching lid. The patterns in the glass are cut and aligned in a way that they can be enjoyed from any angle. The series consists of seven different glasses.
The cups can be used as drinking cups, as well as extraordinarily beautiful candle holders that will reflect the light through the detailed patterns!
Code | Name Japanese | English | ||
A | 八重菊 - Yaegiku | Chrysanthemum | ||
B | 市松 - Ichimatsu | Checked pattern | ||
C | 二重矢来 - Futaeyarai | Two fold bamboo fence | ||
D | 氷柱 - Hyochun | ice pillar | ||
E | 七宝 - Shippo | seven treasures | ||
F | 滝縞 - Takishima | waterfall stripes | ||
G | かまぼこ - Kamaboko | Kamaboko fish-paste block |
Edo Kiriko is a traditional colored glass craft of Tokyo developed during the Edo period. First a glassblower blows clear glass into a paper-thin shape of colored glass and then rotates it to make the overall form. The result is a two-layer structure with colored glass on the outside and clear glass on the inside. Edo Kirikokan (江戸切子館) is a gallery shop for Edo Kiriko cut glass. Edo Kirikokan produces in its own cutting studio attached to the gallery and also represents a group of independent craftsmen. It is run by the Hirota family, which is in the glass business since 1899.
EDOKIRIKO:
This highly refined style bloomed during the Edo period and focusses on carving detailed patterns on glass. At that time, glass was an imported luxury item, only sold to high ranking classes as artworks. Therefore, unique, beautiful designs were essential. "Edo Kiriko" in 2002 was recognized as an official traditional Japanese handicraft. It is even presented as gift from Japan to world leaders at various occasions. The patterns are very detailed and require accuracy down to 0.1 millimeter. Today, only around 90 craftsmen still master this skill.
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