Delicate and bold expression, in glass.

In the history of Edo Kiriko, the role of the Shinagawa works was very important. In 1873 (Meiji 6), the Meiji Government placed its Department of Engineering factory in the present Kita-shinagawa area. Then, in 1881 (Meiji 14), a British man, Emmanuel Hauptmann was invited to be leader of Edo kiriko making. Eitaro Yamada is one of ten Japanese craftsmen who received his guidance and is the origin of “Yamada Glassworks”. Hauptmann instructed his trainees in techniques such as cut glass and wheel engraving.

Eitaro passed on Edo cut glass techniques to the founder of Yamada Glassworks, Tomonobu Yamada and through him to Teruo (the second generation) and Masaaki (Third generation).

Hana Kiriko is a method that draws on wheel engraving, and makes shallow cuts on the surface to draw flowers, animals, landscapes and other designs. This techique allows for more elegant and delicate expression within Edo Kiriko, which has principally been known for geometric patterns.
Yamada Glassworks became known for its use of Hana Kiriko from Teruo’s generation. Its specialism became associated with this fine and delicate cut technique. It is a glassworks that does not reside within the traditional confines of Edo Kiriko, and is able to make fine, and bold, expressions of its skill.

YAMADA GLASSWORKS
1-4-14,Tachibana,Sumida-ku,Tokyo 131-0043
Tel:+81-3-3612-6875
Fax:+81-3-3612-6875
Masaaki Yamada
glassnotakumi1106@gmail.com