Edo Kiriko Kage-Tate Hand-Cut Whisky Glass

Edo Kiriko Kage-Tate Hand-Cut Whisky GlassA glass born from the meeting of light and structure, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Kage Tate Whisky Glass renders the quiet drama of shadow falling along vertical lines in hand cut crystal. Choose between two distinct expressions a clear crystal of pure brilliance, or a smoky grey of contemplative dusk. Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium whisky glass is ready for gifting, collecting, or display in a refined home bar.

A glass born from the meeting of light and structure, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Kage-Tate Whisky Glass renders the quiet drama of shadow falling along vertical lines in hand-cut crystal. Choose between two distinct expressions — a clear crystal of pure brilliance, or a smoky grey of contemplative dusk.

Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium whisky glass is ready for gifting, collecting, or display in a refined home bar. The box adds a more complete presentation for whisky lovers, anniversaries, groomsmen gifts, housewarmings, and special occasions.

Kage-Tate (影縦) — Shadow Along the Vertical

The name kage-tate joins two essential concepts in Japanese aesthetics: kage (影), meaning shadow, and tate (縦), the vertical line that orders the world. Across centuries of Japanese craft — from temple architecture to silk weaving, from calligraphy to garden design — the vertical line has stood for stability, presence, and quiet authority. Here, in hand-cut crystal, each vertical facet catches and holds shadow against light, rendering this enduring aesthetic in a vessel that turns the simple pour into a study of contrast.

Choose Your Expression

- Clear Crystal — Brilliance: Pure, unobstructed light. Every vertical cut catches the room and returns it as brightness. For the purist who chooses clarity over color.

- Smoky Grey — Dusk: The quiet depth of evening. Light arrives through the smoke as if filtered through low cloud — present but composed. For the contemplative drinker.

Designed for the Hand and the Eye

Slightly tapered toward the base, the Kage-Tate form enhances both grip and optical depth — sitting balanced in the palm while drawing the eye downward along its vertical cuts. The 500 g substantial weight is no accident; this is the heft required to hold cuts this deep and refined. A vessel for those who appreciate both how something looks and how it feels in the hand.

Perfect For

Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese whisky, or any aged spirit served neat. A modern interpretation of a centuries-old craft — equally at home on a minimalist bar shelf, in a contemporary collector's display, or as a refined gift for those who value architectural beauty in everyday objects. A favorite of designers, architects, and lovers of quiet, structured aesthetics.

Product Specifications

- Craft: Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique
- Material: Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal
- Design: Vertical Faceted Cuts with Tapered Base
- Available Colors: Clear Crystal / Smoky Grey
- Diameter: 3.0 in / 7.5 cm
- Height: 3.9 in / 10 cm
- Capacity: 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml
- Weight: 17.6 oz / 500 g
- 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.

A refined choice for whisky, bourbon, Scotch, old fashioned cocktails, and rocks drinks, designed for collectors and anyone building a premium home bar.