Maboroshi no Hakkaku-kagome (Phantom Octagonal Lattice) Design, Kiriko (Cut Glass)

About the Artwork

* This piece is available in other colors. If you send an inquiry, we will introduce you to the colors that are currently available.

I mainly used one of the most difficult cuts, octagonal basket weave, for the design. This is a one and only design with octagonal basket weave cut in a very small size.

It is possible for me to cut the octagonal basket weave smaller than this, but I thought this would be the best size for this design.

I don't think there are many cut glass artisans in Japan that can cut the octagonal basket weave of this size.

I started the fine octagonal basket weave cuts from the rim down to the middle, so it took a significant amount of work.

I would say this is not a commercially successful design, as it takes much time and effort to make this, and it becomes expensive for the customers.

I did not design this with the intention of reproducing it, but if I receive any orders, I would make it again.

Description

• Category
  Glasswork
• Materials
  Soda glass
• Dimensions
  H 9.5 x W 9.2 cm
• Year presented
  2023
• Paulownia Box
  Included
• Instructions
  Crafted using soda-lime glass and traditional hand polishing techniques.
  Although it is relatively more durable than crystal glass, please handle it with care just as you would any other glass product.

Techniques Used