Kiriko Cut glass/ Sake glass/Shot glass/ All made in Japan Katsushika Symbol of quality and reliance.

This item made by Shimizu Glass Corp. In-house artisans hand crafted piece by piece this original design. All of products are manufactured in Japan. There are many characteristic patterns in Edo-Kiriko that other countries don't have. They are called "Wa-Moyou". The design of Edo-Kiriko is made combining them. That typical pattern is faceted on this item. "Shippo" is a traditional pattern of Japan. It is the pattern which made four round shapes cross. and, this pattern used not only for Edo-Kiriko but for dyeing. Please look at the beautiful finish only by the handicraft. Handcrafted genuine Edo-Kiriko is rarely available. Please get at this opportunity. You will be impressed by the quality of Their products.

[ Item specifics ] Conditions NEW Material: soda glass(Glass), Paulownia(Box) [ Dimensions ] Approximate size width  1.9"(5cm) x 1.9"(5cm) height 2.3"(6cm)

Edo Kiriko is a glass craft that has been handed down in Tokyo. In Edo(present-day Tokyo) in 1824, Kyubei Kagaya started exploring the technique of cutting patterns into the surface of glass. Edo Kiriko was fosterd in the urban culture among the townspeople, and during the Meiji era(mid-19th century), the craft introduced not only Western equipment and instruments, but also their technique while preserving traditional techniques and has been passed down to the present time. First of all, an expert glassblower blows clear glass into a paper-thin shape of colored glass and then rotates this in the air to make the overall form.  The result is a two-layer structure with colored glass on the outside and clear glass on the inside.  By cutting patterns into the outside surface with different kinds of whetstones, a vivid contrast is created between the colored glass and the transparent glass. In 1985 Edo kiriko was designated a Traditional Craft Industry by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. To qualify as Traditional Craft Industry, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government stipulates that the main process of manufacture must require the expert manual skills, the history of the techniques used must date back at least a century, and the craft must use traditional materials.

Shimizu Glass Corp was founded in Fukagawa in 1923 by Naojiro Shimizu. In 1927 transferred to Katsushika for land readjustment. Currently, the company has a total staff strength of 10 employees. They are certified as Traditional Craftsman by both governments of Japan and of Tokyo Metropolis. Mrs.Michiyo Shimizu, She is the chief executive of the third generation. Unfortunately, Her husband passed away about thirty years ago. She was still in her 30's. Then, she chose to follow her fathers footsteps and become the chief executive of the third generation. She said "Unlike my husband and farther, I am not a craftsman. Everything I am today, I owe to everyone around me. I am just so proud of the company's craftsmen and the employees. I will continue to make good products with them." We feel sure that you will be satisfied with our products. Zip code 123-0006 Horikiri 4-64-7, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan Shimizu Glass Corp.

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Thank you for visiting our store. This store is managed by Katsushika Traditional Crafts Association (KTCA) in Katsushika ward which is located in eastern Tokyo.  This area has a reputation for producing many leading traditional master craftsman. In 1991, the KTCA was officially authorized by the Katsushika ward local Government to develop the traditional craft industry.  The cuwent membership of the association is more than 40 master craftsman including living National Treasures. This store was founded with the aim of introducing Japanese traditional crafts and culture to the world.  All goods are made by award winning master craftsman and all goods are guaranteed as genuine by Katsushika ward Government.  Because the goods are so rare and wonderful, even people living in Japan sometimes find it difficult to obtain them. If you have any inquires or requests, please contact us anytime.  Now, enjoy guaranteed safe, shopping.

Katsushika Dento Sangyo Kan 7-3-16 Tateishi Katsushika Ward, Tokyo 124-0024 JAPAN

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Area Average number of days North America 3 - 5 days Europe 2 - 5 days Oceania 3 - 4 days Asia 2 - 8 days

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[ Charge of Shipping ] Masaki Hakuta, Katsunori Hosono. Tel: +81-3-5879-9550 Fax:+81-3-5879-9572

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