A shop of traditional containers diligently & wholeheartedly crafted by Japanese artisans
A shop of traditional containers diligently & wholeheartedly crafted by Japanese artisans
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Edo kiriko

Edo kiriko, a traditional handicraft designated by the Japanese government, is a traditional craft of downtown Tokyo that has continued since the Edo period.

The glass is melted at 1,350 degrees Celsius, and then cut (shaved) carefully one by one by a skilled Edo-kiriko craftsman.

The cut glass reveals the inner transparent glass through the colored glass on the surface, creating a wonderful contrast between the transparent and colored glass and highlighting the traditional patterns and hana-kiriko designs.