Jade Cloisonne Iceberg Rock Glass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLsSV-SA6Ns There is a video for reference. Kiriko Studio Shinkou Homepage URL: https://www.kirikoshinkou.com/ Kiriko glass made by independent Kiriko glass artist Saito Hikaru. We learned the secret techniques of hand polishing at an Edo Kiriko workshop that was founded over 100 years ago, and even though we consider the productivity and profitability of the technique low, we value the tradition and want to deliver authentic Kiriko to our users, so we also value the technique of hand polishing. Product Description Product name: Gyokushippo (jeweled cloisonné) iceberg rock glass Dimensions: Mouth diameter φ76mm x height H90mm Capacity: 280ml Product code: SK-R-si-032 For the fifth rocks glass design, I decided to create a rocks glass version of the iceberg tumbler I made previously using the jade cloisonné design. The themes of Gyokushippo are "simple," "original," and "low cost," and the designs are created with this in mind. If you are particular about your work, you can have a lot of cuts and a beautiful design, but the price will also increase. Our workshop is so particular about design that there are few simple, reasonably priced products, so the design we created is Tama Shippo. It's simple, but I think it's a lovely design that exudes elegance. The completeness of the design is not inferior to works with many cuts. The cloisonne base appears to be made up of circles that are connected to each other infinitely. This is an auspicious pattern that conveys the meaning of harmonious relationships between people and the importance of harmony (circle) between people, and hopes that human bonds will last forever. It also represents the seven treasures mentioned in Buddhism: gold, silver, crystal, lapis lazuli, agate, coral, and mantis shrimp, indicating that one has all kinds of treasures at hand. In other words, it also has the connotation of having wealth, prosperity, and becoming wealthy. A round jewel, or by extension, a gem, is placed in the center of the cloisonne. "Tama" (jewel) means "something very precious" in addition to representing a sphere. Names such as "gyokuza" (throne), "gyokusho" (jewel general), and "gyokuro" (golden decoction) all have the same meaning of "something very precious". The balls have been treated to give them a frosted glass look. The bead cloisonné is an original design from our workshop, so it adds a touch of originality to its simplicity. Because the side design is simple, the entire glass gives off a dark impression, so to balance it out, the bottom has been roughly cut into 16 equal parts that extend into the deep, large sides. Recognizing the shape of a rough iceberg eroding the dense ocean, we named it "Iceberg Base" and made it one of the foundations for our future designs. In our workshop, instead of using acid polishing, which dissolves the entire glass, we use the traditional method of hand polishing, in which each cut surface is carefully polished one by one. Another key point is that the edges of the cut glass do not melt and become round, but remain firm, making it pleasant to the touch. Hand polishing allows you to enjoy the bold cut edges of the iceberg's base to the fullest. This is something unique to our workshop.