Inheriting, Preserving, and Elevating Tradition

Kiriko is a technique of cutting various patterns into the surface of glass using a gold plate/metal disc or a whetstone to make what is commonly known as cut glass. Edo Kiriko, renowned for its kaleidoscopic beauty, features delicate engravings on colored overlay glass less than a millimeter thick, creating a sharp and vivid brilliance. In recent years, the simple beauty of kiriko, characterized by patterns etched into transparent glass, has been gaining renewed appreciation.

Established in 1949 (Showa 24) in Ota City, Tokyo, Nabetani Glass Crafts is the workshop of Junichi Nabetani, a renowned third-generation Edo Kiriko traditional craftsman. Using carefully selected crystal glass, skilled artisans apply exquisite cuts to create a stunning finish. The moment you encounter the finished Edo Kiriko, it captivates the senses and touches your heart. The guiding spirit behind Nabetani Glass Crafts manufacturing is to inherit, preserve, and elevate tradition to captivate the people’s hearts.

Third-generation craftsman Junichi Nabetani has created a new form of Edo Kiriko that had never been seen before. Fourth-generation craftsman Kaito Nabetani inherits the tradition and redefines Edo Kiriko for a new era. This father-son collaboration will continue to evolve.

Nabetani Glass Crafts Co., Ltd.
Kaito Nabetani
3-11-21 Minami-Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0035
TEL: 03-3744-1882
https://nabetani-glass.com/