This is a one-of-a-kind piece from the "Uno" series, created by Kohei Kobayashi himself from glass material using his original technique, "sagging cut glass."
It takes several days to a week to complete, and it takes a lot of time and effort to make.
There have been many anecdotes about cats in Japan since ancient times, dating back as far as the Heian period.
Sometimes they are depicted as monsters, sometimes as lucky charms,
In the history of deep human relations
Inspired by the fact that the shape and form of the
Uno neco was born based on the concept of "a cat transformed into glass."
Kobayashi Glass Crafts ｜ Tokyo
Crystal glass | Kiriko, Sagging (kiln work)
Started in 1908, the techniques are currently carried on by the third-generation owner, Tokuro, and the fourth-generation owner, Kohei. In addition to intricate and gorgeous all-over patterned pieces, they also produce jewelry and glass fabric using the original technique of "sagging cut glass."
