I started to make a product with an upgraded shot glass.
It is a design that aims to upgrade the traditional and standard design as it is, eliminating the originality.
The intention is to "enjoy the color of the beverage by making the lower part transparent."
It's clear and transparent, so it's suitable for whiskey and tequila.
・ Differences in color depending on the material of oak barrels, sherry barrels, etc.
・ Differences in aging period for reposado, anyejo, etc.
I think that it is a design with specifications that you can fully enjoy the color of barrel aging.
In addition to that intention, the design is to improve the grade by adding a good mouthfeel and a good touch.
As a touch, we have two fairly deep cuts on the side that change the shape of the bottom.
By doing this, I think that the edge when holding the glass gives the comfort peculiar to Kiriko.
The function to give a touch is the functional beauty that leads to the design.
There is also work on the mouth.
By sloping the mouth side and rubbing it in a semi-circular shape, the mouthfeel will be very good.
This mouthfeel is different from the trendy thin glass.
I would like you to drink water when it is first used, but I think that the water tastes very good because of its good taste.
I identified and considered the requirements when humans feel comfortable.
It is shaped to meet about three of these requirements, and I think it is a work that will surely satisfy you.
This also corresponds to the design and functional beauty as a result of pursuing functions.
In the center of the glass, a traditional Kikukagome and chrysanthemum connection pattern is cut in a strip shape.
As a point, we cut the chrysanthemum cage and the chrysanthemum connection on the same straight line to make adjustments to create a sense of unity.
The style of shaving around in a band shape is a common design in traditional designs.
It is an adjustment that suppresses originality.
Kikugome and Kikutsugi are the most difficult cuts in traditional patterns.
Chrysanthemums have auspicious meanings such as longevity, disease-free breathing, and nobility, and in addition to their beautiful appearance, Kiriko is a pattern like this design.
Finally, to summarize the features of this glass,
・ Traditional design
・ Good taste
・ Good to the touch
・ The difficult chrysanthemum baskets and chrysanthemum joints are cut.
・ There is a sense of unity by connecting the chrysanthemum cage and the chrysanthemum connection.
・ I think the shape of the bottom will be interesting.
I think it was a good work with a high grade and emphasis on tradition.
I think you can see the beauty of traditional style design from the photos.
We would appreciate it if you could consider it for yourself, gifts, celebrations, Instagram, and improving the brand image of the store.
The Kiriko of our workshop is polished using the traditional method of Edo Kiriko, "hand polishing", which maintains the strength of the glass and finishes it with high quality.