About Edo Glass
Edo Glass is blown glasswork that developed in Tokyo (Edo) from the late Edo period. From the end of the Edo period through the Meiji era, Western glass techniques merged with Japanese craftsmanship, producing pieces through 'chubuki' (free blowing) where glass is blown with a blowpipe, and 'kataguki' (mold blowing). Unlike Edo Kiriko, which often features cut decoration, Edo Glass is characterized by the simple, warm forms of blown glass. Representative items include goldfish bowls, sake bottles (tokkuri), and sake cups (guinomi), still cherished today as crafts breathed into life by Tokyo artisans.
Techniques & Materials
Craft terms are shown in the original Japanese — these are proper names with no standard English equivalents.
Techniques
Materials
Where to see & buy
Workshop names are in Japanese; links go to their official sites.
- 墨田区のガラス工房（産地にご確認ください） hands-on experience