Premium Edo Kiriko Cut Glass - Authentic Japanese Traditional Craft in Elegant Gift Box, Kaleidoscope Design (Ultramarine Blue) - Perfect for Home Decor, Unique Gifts & Cultural Collectibles

【What is Edo Kiriko?】-Edo Kiriko(江戸切子) is founded by Kagaya Kyubei in 1834. He started to carve a glass with using emery powder in Edo, now known as Tokyo.-During Meiji Era(1868－1912), Edo Kiriko introduced to European glass cutting skill. It combined both original and European techniques. It is the current Edo Kiriko.-In 2002, Edo Kiriko was designated as Japanese traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.【Master of Traditional Crafts-伝統工芸士】-This license is established by The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries(DENSAN) in 1974 in Japan.-People who want to get the license must work as a craftman in specific area for more than 12 years and live in the origin area of craftarts. -They take exam and interview which is arranged by DENSAN.-People who are given that license have an obligation to preserve original traditional craft.-Nowadays, about 7,700 traditional craftsmen are registered. 【Ohba glass-大場硝子】-Toshio Ohba started in 1966.-His son, Kazutoshi who has traditional craftsmen license takes over the workshop and creates Edo Kiriko with three staffs. -They provide handcrafted sake cup and multipurpose-old glass which are themed Japanese four seasons.

Once you see this glass, you will take it with sigh contentedly because of its beauty and detailed engraving

Supreme handmade glass - Engraved not only with existing geometic pattern, but with Ooba's original and creative pattern. Ooba glass is continuing to change to be the unique Edokiriko like nothing else.

Just 0.03 inch - faceted glass covered a thin color glass on transparent glass, known for its detailed glass carving. Even 0.03 inch makes the quite difference the quality of this craft. Edo Kiriko can be said to be the embodiment of Japanese aesthesic sense.

For special celebration to daily use, Edo Kiriko is the perfect personalized gift. Its endless sparkle and beauty like kaleidoscope give us the new usual day.

NOT dishwasher and microwave use