Kikatsu Japan

As the head designer at the Kimura Glass Company in Tokyo, Japan, female artist, Shizuyo Seagusa created the Kikatsu glassware collection. Each glass is a unique work of art with every aspect contributing to the artistic expression - from the thickness of the glass to the size and shape, and finally to the etched design that completes the piece. Each glass is blown by mouth and hand etched by master craftsmen. Producing one glass requires a painstaking 30 minutes to one hour and must be done very carefully as not to break the fragile glass.