

[Piccolo Glass in Christmas Colors]
The Christmas season is here, with cheerful music echoing from all over the place and red and green decorations. I also feel like wearing red clothes in December. The Piccolo Glass from Tohoku Kogei is a pair of lovely red and green glasses that are perfect for the season.
The Piccolo Glass is made of glass base and painted with Tamamushi-nuri, a traditional craft born in Sendai. Tamamushi-nuri is characterized by its bright color and luster, similar to the wings of a tamamushi (jewel beetle), and is finished by sprinkling silver powder on a smooth base and applying transparent colored urushi lacquer. Tamamushi-nuri has a unique texture that is the result of many processes and layers of craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully crafted at Tohoku Kogei, the only manufacturer that has maintained the art of Tamamushi-nuri.
Tamamushi-nuri is delicate and beautiful, but it is also strong, unbreakable, and durable, so it is not difficult to handle. Wash with neutral detergent and a soft sponge, and wipe with a soft cloth immediately after washing. If you are careful about how you use it and how you put it away so as not to scratch the surface, you can use it for a long time, and the more you use it, the more you appreciate it. Pour wine, sake, or juice into it, or serve appetizers or desserts on it. Please enjoy using it in a variety of situations, from daily use to special occasions.
It comes in a nice red box, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones and those you care about. How about a pair of Tamamushi-nuri Piccolo Glasses as a year-end gift for someone special, someone who has supported you, or even as a treat for yourself? Please feel free to visit our website or showroom to take a closer look.
Tohoku Kogei's Piccolo Glass
https://www.shokunin.com/en/tohoku/piccolo.html
Showroom Information
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/
Reference
http://www.t-kogei.co.jp/technique/