TSUCHI-YA is holding a special exhibition of colorless, transparent cut glass called "Colorless Cut Glass" from February 15th.
Edo Kiriko is attractive for its vibrantly colored glass and gorgeous decorations.
When you hear Edo Kiriko, many people probably think of red and blue glass.
Kiriko glass first appeared in the Edo period.
Apparently the most common type was actually colorless and transparent.
Simple designs using colorless glass with one or two patterns were popular.
Returning to the origins of Edo Kiriko, which is transparency,
Enjoy Kiriko in your modern lifestyle.
It was from this idea that TSUCHI-YA's Colorless Kiriko was born.
When you hear Edo Kiriko, many people probably think of red and blue glass.
Kiriko glass first appeared in the Edo period.
Apparently the most common type was actually colorless and transparent.
Simple designs using colorless glass with one or two patterns were popular.
Returning to the origins of Edo Kiriko, which is transparency,
Enjoy Kiriko in your modern lifestyle.
It was from this idea that TSUCHI-YA's Colorless Kiriko was born.
Edo Kiriko production is basically divided into different tasks.
A glassblower blows the glass base,
A glass cutter, a specialist in glass cutting, then decorates the glass.
When creating a new Kiriko piece,
We started by designing the shape of the glass and created a new mold.
Using this mold, glass was blown at Fukagawa Glass Crafts in Hokkaido.
The silhouette of the glass is one of a kind.
A glassblower blows the glass base,
A glass cutter, a specialist in glass cutting, then decorates the glass.
When creating a new Kiriko piece,
We started by designing the shape of the glass and created a new mold.
Using this mold, glass was blown at Fukagawa Glass Crafts in Hokkaido.
The silhouette of the glass is one of a kind.
Next, the key is the design of the cut.
Traditional patterns that have long been used in Edo Kiriko include:
Each one is imbued with the wishes of various people, such as health, good fortune, and protection from evil.
Traditional Edo Kiriko craftsmen carefully cut these traditional designs into the modern shaped glasses.
For example, the "Ichi-Ko" series is based on a hexagonal motif.
The motif is the "tortoiseshell pattern" that resembles a turtle shell.
This design has long been loved as an auspicious motif that represents longevity.
The motif is the "tortoiseshell pattern" that resembles a turtle shell.
This design has long been loved as an auspicious motif that represents longevity.
The "Asanoha" series features sparkling fine cuts.
The hemp leaf pattern was a popular design on kimonos and baby clothes during the Edo period.
Because hemp has strong vitality and grows quickly, it was believed to be associated with children's health and warding off evil.
The hemp leaf pattern was a popular design on kimonos and baby clothes during the Edo period.
Because hemp has strong vitality and grows quickly, it was believed to be associated with children's health and warding off evil.
As the name suggests, this "Chasen" series is
This glass was inspired by the tea whisk, a tea utensil used to whisk matcha.
The glass incorporates the design of beautiful tools created in Japan.
The glass incorporates the design of beautiful tools created in Japan.
With colorless and transparent cut glass that exudes a sense of history,
Relaxing after work, dining with your family, spending time with loved ones,
May the casual moment when you pick up a glass shine beautifully.
Relaxing after work, dining with your family, spending time with loved ones,
May the casual moment when you pick up a glass shine beautifully.
The Colorless Kiriko exhibition will be held until Monday, March 13th.
