Sake bottle, octagonal basket pattern and tortoise shell pattern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByocysExnvI There is also a video available for your reference. Kiriko Studio Shinkou product page URL: https://www.kirikoshinkou.com/formcategory.html Kiriko glass made by independent Kiriko glass artist Saito Hikaru. We have mastered the secret techniques of hand polishing at an Edo Kiriko workshop that has been in business for over 100 years, and we have adopted this polishing method that respects tradition because it offers many benefits to users, even though it may be less productive or less profitable. We strive to create beautiful and interesting designs while respecting traditional designs. Product Description Product name: Sake bottle with octagonal basket pattern and tortoise shell pattern Dimensions: mouth diameter φ32mm x height H130mm Capacity: 200ml Product code: SK-TO-ha-115 The "Tokuri - Octagonal Basket Weave and Tortoise Shell" is a product with a design that matches the "Sake Cup - Octagonal Basket Weave and Tortoise Shell" design. This is an upgraded traditional piece, with the traditional octagonal basket weave pattern in the center and tortoiseshell cut into the bottom. This piece is intended to elevate the design of a purely traditional style, eschewing originality. We have improved the grade by making the size of the octagonal basket weave much smaller and cutting it more finely. Making intricate cuts into a tokkuri is quite difficult in itself, and there may not be many craftsmen in Japan who can craft tokkuri with such high-grade designs. Although tortoise shell is a traditional Japanese pattern, it is a relatively minor pattern in the world of Kiriko. I don't think you'll see this very often in other workshops. Since it is quite difficult to make, many craftsmen may not choose the tortoiseshell design at all. As you can see from the photos and videos, the tortoiseshell part projects images from various angles like a kaleidoscope, so I think it would be fun to actually use it. The bottom is quite clear and transparent, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy the color of the sake or whiskey in the tokkuri. It would also be fun to pour high-quality whiskey into a tokkuri and enjoy watching the color of the whiskey as it ages in the barrel. Both tortoise shell and tortoise shell motifs are auspicious motifs that are associated with good health, such as longevity and good health. The octagonal basket weave pattern also has a positive meaning, as it uses the weave of a basket to remove evil things. The neck part is cut into an oval shape. We have adopted this design because it looks beautiful from both the side and above. When viewed from above, the cuts on the inside of the tokkuri are reflected in each of the ellipses. The area around the mouth is rubbed in a wavy motion, creating a concave shape inward. Although we cannot disclose the technical details, there is another mechanism built into the opening, and these two mechanisms are designed to reduce dripping. I read research papers on dripping and understood the physics behind it. After that, I prototyped six different patterns based on the theory in the paper, and eventually arrived at the current design. We spent a whole day testing the dripping problem, and we believe that this is one of the solutions we have found for our workshop. Dripping is caused by the surface tension of water, so it is difficult to create any tableware that can completely prevent it. Research has shown that no matter how much effort is put into reducing dripping, it is not possible to significantly reduce dripping, particularly when the container is tilted 30 degrees from the vertical position. However, because we have incorporated two types of theoretically based techniques, I think we have been able to significantly reduce dripping when the content volume becomes small and the tokkuri is tilted considerably when pouring. By keeping the overall originality to a minimum and focusing on small details such as reducing dripping and the texture, I think we have created a piece of timeless beauty that elevates the traditional design. I think it would look even more beautiful if you use it in a set with the "Sake Cup - Octagonal Basket Weave and Tortoise Shell" with the same design to create a unified look. Please consider buying them for yourself, as gifts, for Instagram, or to improve your store's brand image.