Keep it long, treasure it long.

Nanten, the flower that turns away misfortune

A beautiful Edo Kiriko glass set with an auspicious Nanten pattern, which is said to bring good health. When cut glass is applied, it reflects light and enhances its brilliance.

Edo Kiriko is a technique for producing precious traditional crafts that still exist in Japan as excellent glass crafts from the Edo period. It has a long history, and production began at the end of the Edo period. The tradition has been passed down by craftsmen for over 170 years without interruption.

Unique design of the workshop

Edo Kiriko Nanten Pattern Mini Old Pair is a pair of small glasses. The glasses are carefully finished by skilled traditional craftsmen, with a design that makes use of the original tradition of Edo Kiriko while also incorporating modern elements. The red and blue glasses are paired, and both are attractive for their transparency unique to glass and their unique deep color. Kiriko craftsmen apply their own unique designs based on various traditional motifs.
The warmth of handmade products and the delicate craftsmanship make these glasses so beautiful that they will take your breath away.

Edo Kiriko is a glasswork that is made by applying Kiriko work to transparent soda glass and finishing it with hand-rubbing and polishing. Because the work is done by hand, it requires highly advanced traditional techniques and takes many, many years to master.
It is said that it takes at least 10 years for the eyes and hands to master the basic techniques of Kiriko, which involves delicate cutting.

Kiriko that makes a great gift

The Nantenmon Mini Old Pair is recommended as a gift. It comes in a presentation box, so it is perfect as a gift for celebrations, commemorative gifts, or souvenirs for foreigners. It is also a good gift for people who like alcohol. It is a little pricey, but when you see the Kiriko, you will understand the price. The vibrant colors and sparkling Kiriko make a great gift that will be cherished for a long time.

Mitsuwa Glass Craft was founded in 1971. At Glass Studio Saiho, they aim to create "masterpieces that are unique to handcraft, that will make you happy every time you look at them, and make you feel enriched every time you use them." While protecting the fine traditions of Edo Kiriko, Saiho strives to create modern patterns and also puts effort into nurturing the traditions to protect them, creating new Edo Kiriko.

Delicate craftsmanship and beautiful Kiriko designs. You can see the careful handiwork of the craftsmen from the patterns. Seeing the meticulous techniques that Japan should be proud of, I felt a renewed appreciation for the good things about Japan.