Here is a question. When you drink wine, which part of glass do you hold? If you think it is stem, then it is probably not a right answer. As global standard, it is considered appropriate that you hold bowl, so if you don’t follow it, you might get embarrassed at an international event.
Well, never mind. It is just a way of holding a glass. If you enjoy test of wine, that will be fine, but have you ever wondered why wine glass is always designed with a bowl sitting on a long and thin stem? If holding the stem is not a right manner, why does it need to be such design? Maybe it is just a European’s aesthetic sense or Japanese people are thinking without asking that wine glass must be in such design?
The wine glass “es – Flower03 w/edokiriko” by Kimoto Glassware will dispel such fixed idea. This wine glass with Tokyo’s traditional Edo Kiriko carving is something we have never seen before. On the inner side of the highly transparent foot, the soft and curved traditional kiriko pattern emits delicate light, which makes the glass appear amazingly fashionable and luxurious. And if you look at stem design, it is short and thick (against long and thin)!! Oh yes, this is probably the wine glass for Japanese by Japanese!!
Capacity is 480ml. Its surprisingly round and low 76mm (max 94mm) x 152 size is chosen to maximize flavor of wine in a large bowl. The curve that makes up the whole glass is based on ergonomics enabling you to enjoy feeling as if you are wrapping wine in your hand. This chic and beautiful wine glass made by Edo Kiriko craftsmen who never allow compromise will offer you a precious moment – whether you enjoy wine by yourself or with company. When you drink with this wine glass, think about Edo Kiriko craftsmanship and it will make your wine taste far better!
Edo Kiriko – http://japan-brand.jnto.go.jp/crafts/other_craft/2782/
es – Flower03 w/edokiriko Wine Glass / Price JPY8,100(tax inclusive)