{"product_id":"rock-glass-tsurugi-sword","title":"Rock Glass \/ Tsurugi (Sword)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis glass is an original series of the Glass Atelier RAU which is made of thick glass fabric with a heavy weight. The sword-like cutting deeply engraved on the side and the U-shaped digging, which is a characteristic of Tenma faceting, create an artistic gem that reveals a magnificent two-color gradation.The beautifully shining Tenma kiriko cut glass, like a jewel, will never bore you. \u003cbr\u003eWhy don't you incorporate Tenma Kiriko into your daily life?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed crystal, a material containing 24% to 25% lead oxide, is used.\u003cbr\u003eIt is heavy and has excellent transparency and luster due to an increase in the refractive index of light. Glasses, that is cut to take advantage of these characteristics, are treated as top grade products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Shining like a kaleidoscope\u003cbr\u003eAt first glance, Tenma kiriko cut glass seems simple. The characteristics of this glass appear when a drink is poured into it.\u003cbr\u003eWhen water is poured into the glass, the shaved part on the side becomes like a concave lens, reflecting the pattern on the bottom, and the reflection of the water makes it sparkle.\u003cbr\u003eThe kaleidoscope-like luster of the pattern gradually rising from the bottom as light refracts off of it when a drink is poured into it, and the cornerless cutting that fits comfortably in the hand, make this a truly artistic piece that is something beautiful both for appreciation and for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：23 years ago \/ 2000AD \/ Heisei period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIn the Tenma area, glass manufacturing began in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1867) and factories were built one after another.\u003cbr\u003eAs time went by, factories gradually ceased to operate, and the only one that remained was Ura Glass Works (today's Glass Atelier RAU), which had been producing various glass products since its establishment in 1933. After repeated trial and error in an effort to preserve glass in Osaka, they invented \"Tenma kiriko cut glass\" in 2000, which is unique to Osaka and different from conventional faceting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Simple yet beautiful Tenma kiriko cut glass\u003cbr\u003eEdo kiriko cut glass and Satsuma kiriko cut glass are characterized by sharp and regular patterns using a V-shaped blade, while Tenma kiriko cut glass is sharpened with a U-shaped blade and polished by hand, which is a time-consuming process that produces a softer look and a simple yet beautiful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGlass Atelier RAU\u003cbr\u003eA glass studio established in 1933, the company has produced numerous table glasses, and in 2000 created its original brand of \"Tenma kiriko cut glass\" using its own unique technique.\u003cbr\u003eWe produce uniquely beautiful faceting using traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/custom_resized_b1123ce0-9212-4b35-91b8-458c61edd205_480x480.jpg?v=1694150997\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Beauty for appreciation\" and \"Beauty for use\"\u003cbr\u003eWhile preserving traditional techniques, Tenma kiriko cut glass is evolving day by day by actively adopting new and superior techniques.\u003cbr\u003eTenma kiriko cut glass, created with advanced techniques and new ideas, is as beautiful as a jewel, shining like a kaleidoscope, and never boring to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTechnical Achievement Award\u003cbr\u003eOsaka Mayor's Award\u003cbr\u003eTenma faceting selected as a gift to the heads of state at the G20 Osaka Summit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：8cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth：8cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight：9.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight：380g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Glass Atelier RAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48657720901861,"sku":null,"price":13225.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC05954_19a80bab-d084-4611-aabd-0dc63a3ee3eb.jpg?v=1694147285","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-mx\/products\/rock-glass-tsurugi-sword","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}