Edo-kiriko Cup
Updated at 2024-09-11
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Located in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Ibaraki is an essential part of Tokyo's exquisite craftsmanship culture. The factory was established in Tokyo in 1934 and moved to Ibaraki Prefecture in 1990 to preserve Kiriko techniques passed down from the Edo period. Edo Kiriko is a glass-making craft that emerged in the past century. It uses western glass-carving techniques to cut and engrave double-layered stained glass. Edo Kiriko glassware is famous for its clear and lustrous finish.
Name
Edo-kiriko Cup
Giver
Kazuhiko Oigawa, Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture
Friendly States
Japan
City
Ibaraki Prefecture
Language: Japanese
Area: 6,098 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 2,828,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Well connected by the Joban Expressway, JR Joban Line, and Ibaraki Airport, the prefecture offers fast links to Tokyo and the rest of the country. It boasts an integrated economy encompassing agriculture, heavy industry, and high technology. Rich in history with the Mito Tokugawa clan, Ibaraki is home to Kairakuen, one of Japan’s three great gardens, and is famous for its plum blossom festival and anglerfish cuisine.
Category
Glazes and crystals、Glass、Handicrafts
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