TSUCHI-YA│Glassware and crafts,
With the cooperation of two workshops in Kagoshima,
We will start handling Satsuma Kiriko.
This time we will introduce Kagoshima Prefecture Kagoshima City
"Satsuma Glass Crafts Shimazu Satsuma Kiriko."
The history of Satsuma Kiriko is the history of Shimazu
We visited the heart of the Shimazu family and their glass industry, which is an essential part of any discussion of Satsuma Kiriko.
The Shimazu family took the lead in this effort Restoration of Satsuma Kiriko.
The company at the center of this was "Satsuma Glass Crafts."
"Shimazu Satsuma Kiriko" is the brand name. 
It is adjacent to Sengan-en, a World Heritage Site.
It was also the filming location for the historical drama "Saigo Don."
"Iso Kogeikan" is a direct sales store of Shimazu Satsuma Kiriko.
There is a factory on-site which can be toured free of charge.
The white table where the products are lined up is a place for "restoration" and "Two-tone clothing"
They are organized by series for easy viewing.
A group of creators organized with an eye on the future
Satsuma Glass Crafts is one of the few companies in Japan that produces glass from start to finish. As one of the Kiriko workshops, it employs 32 craftsmen who specialize in molding, cutting, and polishing (as of September 2023).
The world of Satsuma Kiriko is currently building traditions.
With an eye to the future, it is also important to recruit new graduates and develop human resources.
The average age is around 30 years old, but there are many craftsmen who joined the company after graduating from high school.
There are some craftsmen in their 20s who already have more than 10 years of experience.
The key figure in the restoration of Satsuma Kiriko
Satsuma Kiriko A leading figure in restoration and production
"Nakane Sakuragame ( " Nakane Ouki "
Born in Musashino Art University, Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Graduated from.
He later entered the Tokyo Glass Crafts Institute and just before graduating
In response to a request from Kagoshima Prefecture to send personnel to help revive Satsuma Kiriko,
With the recommendation of the institute, he became involved with Satsuma Kiriko.
At first, I was doing everything by myself , verifying documents and measuring the actual items. Think about the tools you need
Without Mr. Nakane's incredible efforts,
It is said that it was not possible to restore Satsuma Kiriko, which had been discontinued for 100 years.
Bright and clear color art and crafts
Shimazu Satsuma Kiriko is characterized by its very vivid and clear colors.
Furthermore, the "blurred" expression using gradation is reminiscent of European glass, which has a sharp beauty,
It also has a contrasting charm to Edo Kiriko.
A new expression of Satsuma Kiriko: "Nisshikigoromo"
In 2001, new colors were born.
The two-tone technique creates two vibrant colors of Satsuma Kiriko.
Stacked Glass By cutting the fabric
The "shades of color" are expressed, similar to those of dyed fabric.
" We must never let the history of Satsuma Kiriko die out."
"A classy design that will look great even 100 years from now"
Mr. Nakane’s words are what we need to convey the “orthodoxy” of Satsuma Kiriko. I believe these are words entrusted to the person who will connect us.
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