{"title":"Satsuma Vidro Kogei","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"brand-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatsuma Kiriko \/ Satsuma Vidro Kogei\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn just twenty years, a new mastery has emerged—\u003cbr\u003eand the artisans continue to pursue its limits.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/1.png?v=1763634218\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eArtisans Reviving the Brilliance of a Century Past\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/2.png?v=1763634218\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatsuma Vidro Kogei is a glass studio dedicated to reviving Satsuma Kiriko, the “phantom glass art” that was born in Satsuma about 150 years ago and disappeared after barely two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its founding in 1994, the workshop has continued to explore the possibilities of glass in Kagoshima, building a new era of Satsuma Kiriko upon three guiding pillars: \u003cstrong\u003elight, color, and craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestoring the Lost Colors of Satsuma Kiriko\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"593\" width=\"603\" style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/3_600x600.png?v=1763634218\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, their challenge lay in restoring the long-lost “colors” that had once existed but could no longer be reproduced. Starting with the three signature hues — \u003cem\u003ekin-aka\u003c\/em\u003e (gold red), \u003cem\u003eruri\u003c\/em\u003e (lapis blue), and \u003cem\u003eai\u003c\/em\u003e (indigo) — they devoted about 20 years to recreating additional tones: green, yellow, golden purple, black, copper red, and finally, the soft amber tint that completed the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven today, the artisans continue to push beyond tradition, seeking out new colors to enrich their art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA “Beauty to Be Touched”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy awakening the memory of colors lost 150 years ago, they craft glass that embodies both precision and warmth: sharp cuts softened by subtle roundness, creating a \u003cstrong\u003e“beauty to be touched.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not mere restoration — it is a luxurious reinterpretation of heritage through the lens of contemporary sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"satsuma-kiriko-rocks-glass","title":"Satsuma Kiriko Rocks Glass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSatsuma Kiriko Rocks Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA revival of a vanished masterpiece—weighty, radiant, and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the late Edo period as a Satsuma domain initiative, \u003cstrong\u003eSatsuma Kiriko\u003c\/strong\u003e flourished briefly before fading from history after only a few decades. Today’s glass is a faithful \u003cstrong\u003erevival\u003c\/strong\u003e of that “phantom” craft—reborn through exacting technique and patient handwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-layered glass (kise):\u003c\/strong\u003e A coloured layer is mouth-blown, then fused seamlessly with clear glass from within to form two layers. The surface is then hand-cut with intricate patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature gradient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the coloured layer is thick, every cut reveals a \u003cstrong\u003esoft gradation\u003c\/strong\u003e from deep tone to clear crystal—Satsuma Kiriko’s unmistakable beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom weight \u0026amp; warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial in the hand with a gentle, almost warm tactility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-engraved base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each glass bears a finely carved “\u003cstrong\u003esatsuma\u003c\/strong\u003e” mark on the underside—done one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour highlight — Ruri (Lapis Blue)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the revived colours, \u003cstrong\u003eRuri\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out: a vivid, night-sky blue with luminous depth. As each glass is handmade, \u003cstrong\u003eshades and gradation vary subtly\u003c\/strong\u003e, making yours genuinely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA thoughtful gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for whisky, umeshu, cocktails, or sparkling water—an elegant way to savour a quiet moment. Share the pleasure of using a glass that exists \u003cstrong\u003eonly once in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKin-aka (Gold Red) \/ Kin-murasaki (Gold Purple) \/ Yellow \/ Indigo \/ Green \/ Ruri (Lapis) \/ Koshiki (Traditional)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet item:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for a set (multiple glasses included; see variant or set details above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cut, double-layered Satsuma Kiriko. 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