A glass of weight. brilliance. and substantial presence. the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Diamond Multi-Color Whisky Glass renders the geometry of the diamond — symbol of indestructible clarity in East Asian tradition — into hand-cut crystal across a spectrum of color. At a substantial 500 g. the glass carries the gravity of a true heirloom piece — heavy in the hand. anchored on any surface. refined in every facet.
Kongō (金剛) — The Diamond in Sacred Tradition
In Japanese tradition. the diamond — kongō (金剛) — carries meaning far beyond its physical hardness. The same character names the Kongō-kyō (金剛経). the Diamond Sutra. one of the foundational texts of Mahayana Buddhism. and the Kongōkai Mandala (金剛界曼荼羅). the Diamond Realm Mandala that maps the universe of awakened wisdom. The diamond represents the indestructible clarity at the core of all things — that which cannot be broken. that which cuts through illusion. To carry the diamond motif is to carry a quiet reminder: at the center of any moment. however complex. there is a brilliance that holds.
The Kise (被せ) Technique Across the Spectrum
The multi-colored brilliance of this glass is achieved through the traditional kise (被せ) overlay technique. Layers of differently tinted crystal are fused around a clear core; the artisan then hand-cuts diamond-shaped facets through each colored layer with carefully judged pressure. revealing flashes of color and clarity at every angle. The interplay of colors — the spectrum captured within a single vessel — gives this glass a kinetic quality: as the glass turns in the hand. new colors emerge and recede like light passing through a prism.
Substantial Weight. Deliberate Presence
At 500 g — nearly twice the weight of a standard tumbler — this glass is shaped for those who appreciate the gravitas of true craft. The thickness of the crystal provides excellent temperature retention. keeping whisky at its optimal flavor state for longer. The 250 ml capacity is suited for considered. unhurried pours: a small measure of something special. savored slowly.
Perfect For
Single Malt Scotch. Bourbon. Japanese whisky. and any aged spirit served neat or with a single large ice sphere. A particularly meaningful gift for those who value the symbolism of indestructible clarity — graduates of long disciplines (PhD. medicine. law). those completing decades-long marriages. collectors building permanent heirloom shelves. Also a treasured statement piece for the contemplative connoisseur. the meditator. the student of Buddhist philosophy. or anyone whose taste runs toward substantial. lasting beauty. A glass for the spirit that does not pass.
Product Specifications
- Craft: Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique
- Material: Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal
- Design: Diamond Multi-Color Pattern with Hand-Cut Facets
- Technique: Kise (被せ) Multi-Color Overlay
- Diameter: 3.2 in / 8 cm
- Height: 3.4 in / 8.5 cm
- Capacity: 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml
- Weight: 17.6 oz / 500 g (substantial heirloom weight)
- Packaging: 1× Whisky Glass + 1× Wooden Gift Box
- Care: Hand wash only — no dishwasher. no microwave
* Each glass is handcrafted. Minor variations in dimensions. weight. and pattern are inherent to the artisan process and make every piece unique.
