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Whisky Glass Crafting Process
The Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Aozora Kaze Whisky Glass is an embodiment of timeless traditional artistry, capturing the clear blue skies and gentle breeze of a peaceful landscape. With its brilliant azure hue, reminiscent of "Aozora" (blue sky), this glass features intricately carved patterns that symbolize the harmony between nature and craftsmanship. The top showcases a meticulously cut diamond lattice pattern, symbolizing clarity and balance, while sweeping, wind-like curves dance across the lower part of the glass, reflecting the fluidity and grace of wind ("Kaze") as it sweeps through serene valleys.
Crafted by skilled artisans following the esteemed Edo Kiriko tradition, each glass is a masterpiece of precision and elegance. The interplay of light through the glass's detailed cuts creates mesmerizing reflections that elevate your drinking experience to a visual feast. Whether you're savoring fine whisky or displaying this exquisite glass in your collection, the Aozora Kaze brings a touch of refined beauty and a deep sense of connection to nature's gentle movements.
Perfect for collectors or whisky enthusiasts, this Edo Kiriko glass serves as a stunning representation of traditional glass artistry.
• Craft: Edo Kiriko
• Product:
1x Whisky Glass
1x Wooden Box
• Diameter: 2.8 in / 7 cm
• Height: 3.3 in / 8.5 cm
• Capacity: 6.8 fl oz / 200 ml
• Weight: 13.8 oz / 390g
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Artisans begin with simple outlines drawn on the glass surface, mapping the overall balance, symmetry, and light play of the final piece. Traditional Japanese motifs—hemp leaf, shippo, chrysanthemums, and more—are arranged to guide where lines will be cut and facets revealed. In Edo Kiriko, pattern beauty is achieved by precision, restraint, and the harmony of light and shadow.
The base patterns are first incised at fixed angles to define depth and rhythm. A rotating wheel charged with abrasive slurry removes glass in controlled passes to establish the major grooves and facets. This stage determines clarity, alignment, and the crisp intersections of lines—results that rely on years of hand–eye training and an artisan’s steady control.
Next, each cut is adjusted and smoothed until the surface turns clear and luminous. Natural stone wheels and fine abrasives reach into details that metal tools cannot. This is a decisive phase: minute corrections remove burrs and powder residue so that the final geometry shines cleanly and refracts light as intended.
The final stage uses a sequence of wooden, cork, and felt wheels with progressively finer compounds. Surfaces transition from satin to mirror clarity, enhancing optical depth and sparkle without rounding the edges. Fabrics and powders are switched as needed to protect each facet, ensuring a radiant finish that brings the motif to life.