Commemorative Project for the 350th Anniversary of the Establishment of “Nabeshima Ware” Begins
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We share a variety of information and perspectives on Japanese crafts, including exhibition information and interviews.
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Mar 22 – Jul 27, 2025
ZENBI KAGIZEN ART MUSEUM
Mar 26 – Mar 31, 2025
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi
Mar 29 – Apr 3, 2025
Terada Bijyutsu
Mar 30 – Jun 1, 2025
The Japan Folk Crafts Museum
The sizeable and deep engraved lines on this piece reveal a bold spontaneity, while the intricate, delicate patterns radiates a gorgeous elegance. The thick glass accentuates both, and the silver lid sits atop the red rim, shining in response to the shimmering cuts that run the length and breadth of the piece. This work, “Futamono” (literally, “Thing with a Lid”), is by Ikuko Ogawa, one of the most remarkable kiriko cut glass artists in Japan today.
While building on the traditional techniques of Edo kiriko as a solid foundation, Ikuko incorporates the deep cuts and gradation effects of kise-glass (cased glass) characteristic of Satsuma kiriko to create a comprehensive expression of the beauty of Japanese cut glass. The designs springing from her free and flexible sensibility give viewers fresh discoveries unbound by traditional frameworks. It is a gem that expands the possibilities of cut glass.