The design on this crystal glass has long been used for kiriko cut-glass and is one of the most intricate and difficult techniques, especially on the round surface like this rock glass. This part alone takes Yasuda about two hours to cut and four hours to polish. This cut-glass design signifies longevity, health, happiness, and goodness.

Kimiko Yasuda sources her crystal from a boutique glassworks in Otaru, Japan—the only studio making hand-blown crystal in the country. She pairs each raw vessel with an original, hand-drawn kiriko design specifically tailored to its color, shape, and thickness. Yasuda etches her design into the glass by hand through a meticulous, two-stage cutting process, first making rough cuts into the crystal using a diamond wheel before making a series of laborious, time-intensive detail cuts using an heirloom whetstone wheel, entrusted to her by kiriko masters. Finally, she spends hours polishing the glass by hand to achieve its singular, glistening shine and immaculate finish.

Care Instructions: Hand wash only.

Each piece is individually handmade, and natural variations in color, texture, and finish are to be expected and celebrated.