{"product_id":"edo-kiriko-sakura-bloom-whisky-glass-400ml-37521456","title":"Edo Kiriko Sakura Bloom Hand-Cut Whisky Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA glass of radiant celebration and peak beauty. the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Sakura Bloom Whisky Glass captures one of the most precious moments in the Japanese calendar — \u003cem\u003emankai\u003c\/em\u003e (満開). the day cherry blossoms reach full bloom — in hand-cut crystal. The golden-red body glows like a lantern catching evening light through pink petals. evoking the warm hour of \u003cem\u003eyozakura\u003c\/em\u003e (夜桜). when blossoms are viewed by candlelight in temple gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMankai (満開) — The Day of Full Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese tradition. \u003cem\u003emankai\u003c\/em\u003e (満開) names the singular day each year when cherry blossoms reach their peak — every flower open. none yet fallen. Mankai lasts only about a week before the petals begin to drift; for that brief season. parks. riverbanks. and temple courtyards fill with friends. families. and quiet observers. This is the celebration moment of spring — the affirmative counterpoint to the more melancholy poetry of falling petals. The Sakura Bloom glass captures this peak moment: not impermanence. but presence; not falling. but flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYozakura (夜桜) — Evening Cherry Blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beloved hanami traditions is \u003cem\u003eyozakura\u003c\/em\u003e (夜桜). the viewing of cherry blossoms by lantern light. In the hanami tradition. paper lanterns are hung among the trees so visitors can extend the day's celebration into the evening; the warm light turns each blossom golden. transforming the pink petals into something between flower and flame. The golden-red color of this glass evokes precisely this hour — the celebrated moment when day's pink meets evening's gold. and the world feels paused between two beauties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kise (被せ) Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complex golden-red color is achieved through the traditional \u003cem\u003ekise\u003c\/em\u003e (被せ) overlay technique. Layers of warm-toned crystal are fused over a clear crystal core; the artisan then hand-cuts through the colored layers with carefully judged pressure. revealing flashes of brilliance beneath. The interplay of gold and red gives the glass its lantern-like luminosity — color that seems to glow from within when held to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Cut Through Patient Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery sakura petal is shaped by hand against a spinning wheel through tens of thousands of careful strokes. The pattern unfolds across the body of the glass in a way that catches light from every angle. lending the blossoms a quiet animation as the vessel turns. The 90 mm rim allows aromas to open generously. while the 110 mm height gives the tumbler balanced presence in the hand. The 400 ml capacity is suited for considered pours — neat. on the rocks. or in a highball — with room for a large ice sphere without feeling oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle Malt Scotch. Bourbon. Japanese whisky. and any aged spirit served neat. on the rocks. or in a highball. A particularly meaningful gift for \u003cstrong\u003espringtime celebrations — March \/ April birthdays. weddings. anniversaries that fall during hanami season. graduations. or any milestone that calls for the language of peak flourishing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also a beloved gesture for those who love Japanese spring traditions. lantern-lit gardens. or the symbolism of full bloom. A glass for the moments worth being completely present for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Carved Sakura Bloom Motif\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-Red Gradient\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kise (被せ) Color Overlay\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eRim Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 mm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 ml\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× Whisky Glass + 1× Wooden Gift Box\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only — no dishwasher. no microwave\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;margin-top:16px;\"\u003e* Each glass is handcrafted. 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