Ohba Glass Cut Glass 江戸切子 Edo Kiriko, Japanese Traditional Craft in Gift Box 光る宙 Milky Way (Green)

Description

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

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DIMENSION – Approximately Ø3.2″x3.5″
ALL HANDMADE IN TOKYO- It is not mass-production glass. Craftsmen who are qualified as Master of Traditional Crafts carefully make one by one at their workshop in Tokyo, Japan. Because of handmade, each piece may be slightly different in shapes, colors and size. It doesn’t affect the quality of the product.
AS INTERIOR – It also can be used for except drinkware. We recommend it as interior goods. Just putting it wherever you want to make gorgeous! You can also enjoy Kiriko glass as a candle holder. The geometrically carved pattern makes the light of the candle to shine gently.
PERFECT GIFT – Delivered in a stenciled wooden gift box. This elaborate and high quality glass will be your favorite item. Adding for yourself, it will be perfect gift or souvenirs for familly, friends, and your work associates!
NOT microwave and dishwasher safe. Please use soft cloth or sponge when you wash.