Edo Kiriko Hikari-Tsuzumi Hand-Cut Whisky Glass

Edo Kiriko Hikari-Tsuzumi Hand-Cut Whisky GlassA glass shaped by light and rhythm, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Hikari Tsuzumi Whisky Glass draws its form from one of the most distinctive instruments in Noh and Kabuki theater the tsuzumi drum and renders it in hand cut crystal. The faceted base rises in rhythmic vertical cuts that catch and scatter light, evoking the steady beat of the drum and the soft glow of theater lanterns. Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium

A glass shaped by light and rhythm, the Edo Kiriko Handcrafted Hikari-Tsuzumi Whisky Glass draws its form from one of the most distinctive instruments in Noh and Kabuki theater — the tsuzumi drum — and renders it in hand-cut crystal. The faceted base rises in rhythmic vertical cuts that catch and scatter light, evoking the steady beat of the drum and the soft glow of theater lanterns.

Wooden Gift Box Included: Presented in a wooden gift box, this premium whisky glass is ready for gifting, collecting, or display in a refined home bar. The box adds a more complete presentation for whisky lovers, anniversaries, groomsmen gifts, housewarmings, and special occasions.

Hikari-Tsuzumi (光鼓) — Light and Rhythm

The name joins two words that have long defined Japanese aesthetic tradition: hikari (光), meaning light, and tsuzumi (鼓), the small hourglass-shaped hand drum used for centuries in Noh and Kabuki theater. The tsuzumi keeps the rhythm of these timeless performances — measured, deliberate, full of presence between each beat. To translate its form into crystal is to translate rhythm itself into light: the cuts at the base mark a quiet visual cadence, and the body of the glass widens like a held breath toward the rim.

The Tsuzumi Silhouette

The glass widens gracefully toward the rim, echoing the flared upper face of the drum. This shape is no decorative flourish — it serves the spirit: a wider rim opens the aroma of aged whisky as you pour, while the narrower base sits balanced and grounded in the hand. The 370 g weight rests with quiet authority — substantial enough to feel intentional, light enough for unhurried sipping.

Light Through Hand-Cut Crystal

Each vertical cut is shaped by hand against a spinning wheel through tens of thousands of precision strokes. Under natural light, the layered cuts create a gentle play of brightness and shadow — sunlight filtered through water, or candlelight through silk. The faceted base is the heart of the design: where most glasses simply touch the table, the Hikari-Tsuzumi sings.

Perfect For

Single Malt Scotch, Bourbon, Japanese whisky, and Old Fashioned cocktails. A thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the meeting of performance and craft — musicians, theater lovers, collectors of design objects, or anyone who values rhythm in their daily ritual. Equally suited to a quiet self-purchase: a glass that turns the evening pour into a small ceremony.

Product Specifications

- Craft: Authentic Edo Kiriko Technique
- Material: Hand-Cut Lead-Free Crystal
- Design: Tsuzumi-Inspired Silhouette with Vertical Cuts
- Diameter: 3.1 in / 8 cm
- Height: 3.5 in / 9 cm
- Capacity: 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml
- Weight: 13.1 oz / 370 g
- Packaging: 1× Whisky Glass + 1× Wooden Gift Box
- Care: Hand wash only — no dishwasher, no microwave

* Each glass is handcrafted. Minor variations in dimensions, weight, and pattern are inherent to the artisan process and make every piece unique.

A refined choice for whisky, bourbon, Scotch, old fashioned cocktails, and rocks drinks, designed for collectors and anyone building a premium home bar.