Sonic the Hedgehog Kutani Wa Glass - Original Design

Product Name: Sonic the Hedgehog Kutani Wa Glass - Original Design

Kutani Wa glass from Ishikawa Prefecture was selected for the Good Design Award. Artwork of Sonic is sandblasted on a popular rocks glass, which exudes a dignified, luxurious feel. Please be sure to get your hands on this Sonic x Kutani Wa glass collaboration. Please choose your favorite design for the Kutani ware part of the glass.

About Kutani Ware
The founding period of “Kokutani” was promoted in the Daishoji Domain around the Meireki era (1655). The discovery of ceramic stones in a mine in Kutani led Saijiro Goto of the Kaga Domain to Arita in Hizen, where he learned pottery techniques and built a kiln in Kutani, which would become known as the Kutani open kiln. During the Meiji era, the Shoza style became famous for its Western pigments and detailed painting style, and was exported, cementing its place in the Kutani industry.

About Sandblasting
Sandblasting is a technique in which sand is vigorously applied to a subject to give it a nashiji-like surface. A vinyl membrane with a cut out of the area to be engraved is applied to the glass, and sand is sprayed vigorously onto the exposed area using the power of compressed air. This process is repeated to complete the finished product.

Kutani Wa Craftsmen, Seiho-do Inc.
Kutani Wa glassware is a fusion of two traditional crafts, Kutani ware and handmade glass such as Edo glass, each of which is created with care one by one to live up to their respective traditions. The designs on the bottom portion of Kutani ware are all hand-painted, the glass portion is made exclusively with hand-blown glass, and the area where they are joined makes use of Good Design Award-winning techniques. Please take a close look at the new possibilities of these traditional crafts that harmonize with any living space, whether Asian or Western.

Sandblasting Craftsmen, Matsuura Blast
A small workshop for traditional craftsmen recognized as traditional artisans of Katsushika ward. They specialize in crafting detailed artwork and patterns on the surface of glass using sandblasting techniques and are highly acclaimed for their beautiful work. They have engraved numerous trophies and celebrity autographs, including former prime ministers, for sports events including pro baseball and pro golf, and for awards including the Japan Commercial Awards.