Japanese KIRIKO cut glass SET Vintage Unused Wooden Box & Coasters #234

  
Kiriko "cut glass" glassware is made by cutting the surface of a two-layered glass to create intricate patterns. In most cases, the glass consists of a thin colored layer covering a clear one, and by making incisions along the colored surface, the craftsmen are able to bring beautifully vivid patterns to life.

The cuts are all made manually by pushing the glass against a spinning diamond wheel. After the patterns are done, the craftsman then attaches grinding stones, wooden disks, and resin pads to the rotating drive and gives the cuts a smooth and lustrous appearance.

Lastly, the craftsman attaches a fiber disk made of felt or cotton to polish the glass work and achieve a gleaming finish. GIFT WRAPPED : It will be wrapped with a beautiful "furoshiki" style fabric gift wrapping. In the old days in Japan, this was the traditional way of wrapping a luxurious present for someone special. COASTERS : The coasters are made from fabric.

It is a traditional japanese design pattern of balls and butterflies. [WHAT IS INCLUDED] 5 glasses and 5 colorful coasters in the original wooden box, 1 fabric wrapping. The other items shown in the photos are NOT included. These are for display purpose only.

[CONDITION] Like new ; Vintage Unused. No visible scratches and cracks. The coasters are made from plastic. [SIZE] GLASS : height 9.5 cm ; top diameter 5 cm ; COASTER : 11 cm x 11 cm.

WHAT IS THE JAPANESE WRITING ON THE BOX? - From left to right : " tezukuri aiiro kiriko garasu" >>> The translation is : Handmade Indigo Color (Kiriko) Cut-Glass. [NOTE] - Because of different computer monitor settings, the color may slightly vary from the item you receive. ========================================== Add some color to your serving table! Japanese vintage into your Home!