Guinomi / Tortoise shell

I cut the turtle shell of the traditional Japanese pattern only into a sword. Rather than originality, it is a traditional design that simply attracts the traditional patterns of turtle shell and bottom chrysanthemum. Although it is a traditional Japanese pattern, I think it will be a rather minor pattern in the world of Kiriko. I don't think you'll see much in other workshops. Since it is quite difficult to make, many craftsmen may not choose the design itself called turtle shell. I think many craftsmen don't even understand how the hexagonal shell is cut, so I'll avoid making a detailed statement about how to make it technically. As you can see in the photos and videos, the hexagonal shell part projects images from various angles like a kaleidoscope, so I think it's fun to actually use it. We would appreciate it if you could consider it for yourself, as a gift, or to improve the brand image of the store. The Kiriko of our workshop is polished using the traditional method of Edo Kiriko, "hand polishing", which maintains the strength of the glass and finishes it with high quality. On the other hand, there are some things in the world that polish the glass while immersing it in an acid called "acid polishing" and melting the entire glass into pieces. Acid-polished ones have the disadvantages of being easily scratched and the color may fade, but since the man-hours can be reduced and the price can be sold at a low price, sales will improve, so many workshops and writers perform acid-polishing. We are here. Since the cut surface of our workshop is polished one by one, the original strength of the glass is not lost, and you can wash it with a detergent or scrubbing brush. Please note that boiling water, microwave ovens and dishwashers cannot be used like any other glassware. The handling method is explained in detail on the homepage of the workshop.