Shimizu Glass Kamahishi Bowl in Lavender

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Shimizu Glass Kamahishi Bowl in LavenderMeticulously engraved with a swirling, labyrinthine pattern, Shimizu Glass Co.s Kamahishi Lavender Bowl is a sterling example of Edo kiriko cut glass from masters of the ancient Japanese art form, who have been practicing it for more than 100 years. Crafted entirely by hand by a team of master glass cutters in a small workshop in Tokyo, the bowls intricate patterning is made with two unique tools: the kamaboko, used to create round cuts on the bowls

most of which have never been seen before

Each piece is produced in small batches using traditional techniques that preserve the character of the material

Heavily illustrated with vintage and contemporary photographs as well as rarely seen archival materials

their work

Tazoe etches the design into the glass entirely by hand

Japanese ceramicist Yasushi Kuno works alone and makes all of his pieces by hand to produce limited edition dinnerware

the side cuts act as mirrors to enhance the chrysanthemum design on the bottom like a kaleidoscope

The Nordic Cookbook

Lee blows melted glass and then shapes it with hand tools to create her singularly sculptural glassware

The Kant Square Ottoman’s upholstered top is offered in a range of curated fabrics

as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success

namesake tableware company in Copenhagen in 1904