Asunaro rock glass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYUSQsy5NU 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 interesting designs while respecting traditional designs. Product Description Product name: Yohiki rock glass Dimensions: Mouth diameter φ76mm x height H90mm Capacity: 280ml Product code: SK-R-or-139 Asunaro is pronounced asunaro and seems to refer to a coniferous tree called asunaro. There is a word play on asunaro, meaning "tomorrow (asunaro)", and it is used in a positive sense, meaning "even if you can't do it today, let's try again tomorrow". Since its shape resembles that of a cypress (hinoki), the saying means "it will become a cypress the next day," but because it is a hinoki (cypress) tree, it also has the ephemeral meaning that it will never become a cypress. However, if we humans are likened to cypress trees, we learn a lot in the process of becoming cypress trees, and in the end we come to the conclusion that it is okay to remain cypress trees, rather than cypress trees. These two characters "asunaro" convey the transience of life and the lessons it teaches. I was also struck by the wonderful meaning contained in the wood, so I wanted to express this in Kiriko glass and began thinking about a design. The design has three cypress leaves branching out from the basic five-leaf fan shape common in Edo Kiriko. The lower part was designed with the image of a cypress tree growing in a forest, with forest weeds in mind. We were conscious of the weeds at the bottom growing naturally, so at first glance they appear to be of different heights and are not maintained. However, if you look closely you will see a pattern and you will be able to appreciate the beauty of Kiriko glass that comes from this pattern. We also adjusted the weeds so that the tips match most of the next-day cypress leaves, creating a unified look. In the case of Edo Kiriko glass, the lower part is often rubbed flat to make it transparent, but we deliberately removed the color by cutting 36 thick blades of grass. It takes a great deal of work, but the beauty of the image in the transparent part at the bottom appearing to move and squiggly is incredible and cannot be expressed by simply rubbing it flat. The feel also changes from that of a rounded glass, making it a cut that satisfies both feel and beauty. The cut at the bottom is similar to the shape of the cypress leaves on the sides, giving it a sense of unity while also adjusting the cut to give it originality. I think we have created an interesting and beautiful design that is a little different from other rocks glass designs. Just like the wordplay on the word "asunaro," I believe our lives are filled with days where we think, "Even if things don't go well today, I'll try again tomorrow." We hope that this cypress rock glass will give you energy for the day ahead. Please consider buying this for yourself, as a gift, for celebrations, or for Instagram.