Sake bottle, chrysanthemum pattern and tortoise shell pattern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wE4ypG_EIA 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 if it is less productive and less profitable. We strive to create interesting designs while respecting traditional designs. Product Description Product name: Sake bottle with chrysanthemum and tortoiseshell pattern Dimensions: mouth diameter φ32mm x height H130mm Capacity: 200ml Product code: SK-TO-ki-114 The "Tokuri - Chrysanthemum Connection and Tortoise Shell" is a product with a design that matches the "Sake Cup - Chrysanthemum Connection and Tortoise Shell" design. This is an upgraded traditional piece, with the traditional chrysanthemum motif in the center and a tortoiseshell pattern cut into the bottom. This piece is intended to elevate the design of a purely traditional style, eschewing originality. The quality of the chrysanthemum connection has been improved by making the squares much smaller and cutting them finely. Carving the chrysanthemum connection onto a tokkuri is quite difficult in itself, and there are probably only a handful of craftsmen in Japan who can cut such fine chrysanthemum connections. We hope you enjoy Japan's top class technology. 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 part of the tokkuri is quite clear and transparent, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy the color of the drink. When you pour high-quality whiskey into a tokkuri, you can fully enjoy the color that comes from barrel aging. Both the chrysanthemum motif and the tortoise shell motif are auspicious motifs that have positive meanings in terms of health, such as longevity and good health. The neck part is cut into an oval shape. We have adopted this design because it looks beautiful from both the side and above. 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 impossible to create something that will 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 contents become small and the tokkuri is tilted considerably when pouring. Although it lacks originality, I believe that by paying attention to details such as reducing dripping and the texture, I 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 - Chrysanthemum Connection and Tortoise Shell" of 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.