The brand grad. brings out the distinctive gradation of Satsuma Kiriko cut glass using simple shapes. Artisans overlay lightly-tinted colored glass in thick layers, and then cut the glass at a depth and width that naturally creates a rich gradation of hues. The contrasting shades of color in the cut sections are accentuated as light filters through the glass; and when filled with water, the elegantly shimmering glass draws you deep into a mystical world.

grad. flap utilizes the traditional glass cutting techniques of Satsuma Kiriko to create an organic-style drinking vessel brimming with a sense of vitality. Fill it with water and float some ice or dessert on top to make the kiriko cut glass softly shimmer like magic, and accentuate a sensation of coolness. It’s perfect to use on a leisurely afternoon or evening, or at a relaxing dinner with your family.

Each piece has been carefully crafted by artisans using the shaping technique of glass blowing. This technique of layering glass involves placing many sheets of colored glass on top of each other. Even among the cut glass items produced worldwide, it is apparently quite rare for a single studio to complete all the processes in crafting one item – from the layering of hand-blown glass to inserting cuts into it.