“Kometsunagi” is a Hanashyo original design created with the passion to express sophisticated splendour with the ultimate simple carvings. The patterns for “Kometsunagi” and “Asanoha-tsunagi” represent Japanese plants which symbolise wishes for prosperity. Both designs have been created with the highest level of skill for precisely repeating the same pattern. They are also distinguished for being all hand polished without the use of chemicals such as acid polish. “Kometsunagi” products were provided as gifts to the dignitaries at the 34th G8 Summit at Toyako, Hokkaido in 2008. “Kometsunagi” and “Asanoha-tsunagi” are created in various forms such as a wine glass or saké glass to meet various needs and purposes. Colours include red, lapis lazuli and grape purple.