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Shiina-Kiriko

Edo Kiriko Two-Tone Wisteria Sake Cup

Edo Kiriko Two-Tone Wisteria Sake Cup

$299.00 USD
$299.00 USD
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A striking fusion of tradition and innovation, the Edo Kiriko Two-Tone Wisteria Sake Cup by Shiina-Kiriko captivates with its layered craftsmanship and elegant motif. The gentle transition from pale blue to amethyst mirrors the cascading flow of blooming wisteria, evoking a quiet elegance in both color and form.

Cut using traditional flat-edged kiriko techniques, each blossom is meticulously revealed through the layered glass, creating delicate transparency and dimensionality. The base design emerges more vividly with each pour, while the precision-cut exterior sparkles under shifting light—mimicking petals drifting on water.

This piece is not only a masterclass in Edo Kiriko’s optical artistry but also a contemporary interpretation that blends softness and structure. Whether used in a seasonal celebration or displayed as a conversation piece, the Wisteria Sake Cup speaks in subtle hues and masterful detail.

Detail

Size: W 2.8in x L 2.8in x H 2.4in / W 7cm x L 7cm x H 6cm
Capacity: 115cc / 3.9oz
Material: Soda-lime Glass

Care ＆ Use

  • Handwash only
  • Do not use in microwave or oven
  • Due to handmade colouring and carving characteristics, each piece has subtle variations in size and appearance.
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Edo Kiriko: Cut glass that plays with shadow and light

Edo Kiriko is a traditional Japanese cut glass technique that began in the early 19th century in what is now Tokyo. At its core, the craft is a dialogue between form and light: clear or colored glass is carefully faceted, scored, and polished by hand until it captures and refracts light in intricate ways. Originally inspired by imported Western cut glass, Edo Kiriko developed its own sensibility—blending precision with asymmetry, geometry with natural rhythm.

Artisans work on the surface like engravers, often using traditional wheel-cutting or sandblasting techniques to carve delicate motifs—hemp leaves, bamboo grass, ocean waves—into the surface. Each line and angle changes how the glass catches light. The result isn’t just pattern, but atmosphere: glass that shimmers, breathes, and feels alive in the hand. Still made in small studios today, Edo Kiriko is a quiet art of clarity, reflection, and skilled restraint.

Brand History

Shiina-Kiriko is a collection of Edo Kiriko glassware created by GLASS-LAB, a third-generation glass workshop in Tokyo descended from the Shiina Glassworks founded in 1950. Now led by artisan Takayuki Shiina, the studio explores new dimensions in traditional cut glass.

The hallmark of Shiina-Kiriko is its blend of flat-cutting (hirakiri) and ultra-fine sandblasting—techniques that allow for patterns as delicate as 0.09mm. These designs are often carved into the base, reflecting upward through the sides of the glass in layered, kaleidoscopic forms. When filled with liquid, the effect becomes dynamic—shapes rise and shift as the glass is used.

Rather than adhering to rigid tradition, Shiina-Kiriko emphasizes emotional impact: light dancing across a surface, the meditative pleasure of holding something finely made, the quiet joy of giving a meaningful gift. It is Edo Kiriko with contemporary clarity—made to be seen, held, and remembered.