[The judge is “you”! 】Which Edo Kiriko is the most popular to decorate your everyday life? “4th New Tableware Exhibition” online voting has started!
Press release: August 19, 2024
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[The judge is “you”! 】Which Edo Kiriko is the most popular to decorate your everyday life? “4th New Tableware Exhibition” online voting has started!
*Voting starts from Thursday, August 15, 2024! *
caramo Co., Ltd. (head office: Tokyo), which operates the Fujimaki Department Store, where you can find gems with a Japanese theme. Shibuya Ward (President: Ryo Nakamura) will hold the Fujimaki Department Exhibition, one of the largest events in Japan, where Japanese manufacturing brands will gather from September 6th (Friday) to September 8th (Sunday), 2024. It will be held. One of the highlights of this event is the 4th contest specializing in Edo Kiriko that colors everyday life.
Exhibition of new tableware. We have started general online voting for the new tableware exhibition. (Voting deadline: Sunday, September 1, 2024)
4th New Tableware Exhibition
■What is “New Tableware Exhibition”?
The “New Tableware Exhibition”, which will be held for the fourth time in 2024 and sponsored by Fujimaki Department Store, is based on the theme of “Edo Kiriko that enriches daily life”.
This is a contest to create new Edo Kiriko items that add color to everyday life, such as rocks glasses, tumblers, sake cups, and plates. From traditional craftsmen to young craftsmen, we have a collection of works that have been carved out with all their heart.
There are three types of screening: (1) online voting/real voting by customers, (2) screening by Edo Kiriko craftsmen, and (3) screening by Fujimaki Department Store buyers. These will be judged comprehensively and the best new tableware for each class will be decided!
*Through this contest, we aim to “improve the skills of craftsmen,” “challenge innovative Edo Kiriko,” and “realize a lifestyle with Edo Kiriko in our daily lives.”*
. Please support the latest creations created by our craftsmen with all their heart and soul, with the aim of “coloring everyone’s dining table and bringing wonderful smiles and blissful moments.”
■About online voting for “New Tableware Exhibition”
* Three new entry classes have been added this year*. We divide the products into classes according to the sales price (excluding tax) after the contest ends. *
Each person can vote once for each entry class. *
▼Three entry classes
1. * “Rich” rich class *: ~ Less than 40,000 yen
2. * “Premium” premium class *: 40,000 yen to less than 60,000 yen 3. *Gorgeous class*: 60,000 yen to less than 100,000 yen
In the world of Edo Kiriko, value (price) is set based on various factors such as the number of cuts, technique, difficulty, accuracy, idea, type of glass material, size, brand, etc.
However, these standards are difficult for general customers to understand, and many people are confused when purchasing one. Therefore, this class division was introduced this year. The customer* This is a challenging attempt* to ensure that Edo Kiriko is evaluated fairly, taking into account the individual value and usage scenarios of Edo Kiriko.
When judging, we hope that you will be able to imagine the differences between each class, how the craftsmen put their heart and soul into making the Edo Kiriko, and what it will be like when the customer actually holds the Edo Kiriko in their hands. .
▼How to vote
There are two types: “WEB voting” and “Real voting”.
・WEB voting: You can vote from the special corner of the Fujimaki Department Store website.
・Real voting: At the special corner of Fujimaki Department Store Ginza store, you can vote by “looking at the real thing”
If you vote, you will be entered into a lottery to win an Edo Kiriko! Among those who participated in the vote, 3 people will be randomly selected to receive a “luxurious Edo Kiriko”*.
We look forward to your participation!
*Judging voting period
Both online voting and real voting are available until September 1, 2024 (Monday).
▼Four awards presented at the new tableware exhibition
Four types of awards will be given to outstanding works based on voting and judging.
-Overall Grand Prix-
* “Fujimaki Department Store Tableware Award” *: Award determined by comprehensively judging the following three factors:
(1) Web voting/real voting by customers, (2) Screening by Edo Kiriko craftsmen, (3) Screening by Fujimaki Department Store buyers. -Category Award-
* “Edo Kiriko Artisan Award” *: Judgment award by the craftsmen who exhibited * “Fan Voting Category Award” *: Award determined by real voting by the general public through online voting and exhibition
* “Newcomer Category Award” *: Award to support Edo Kiriko craftsmen who have been working for 5 years or less
■“Rich Class” exhibited works
1. [Keigo Ishihara] Scales
With scale! Kiriko sake ware with the ultimate in functionality and beauty 2. [Shingo Asano] Suimei
Be enchanted by the shimmering surface of the water
3. [Taro Yoshikawa] Guinomi “Spider web in a windmill”
Spider web glare, lucky Edo Kiriko
4. [Mizuki Yano] Minamo
Cool blue. refreshing summer glass
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■“Premium Class” exhibited works
5. [Takanori Sakuma] Venezia Walker The Old Grass
Fascinated by the lights of Venice
6. [Kei Hosokoji] Ginkgo
A pale and ephemeral ginkgo tumbler
7. [Taro Yoshikawa] Free glass “Koi”
A faint and faint feeling drawn with traditional patterns
8. [Taro Yoshikawa] Guinomi “Towa”
A toast to their “eternal bond”
9. [Seiya Watanabe] atlas
The commotion in the forest, the horn of a rhinoceros that pierces the sky View details
■“Gorgeous Class” exhibited works
10. [Hidetaka Shimizu] Divine Thunder Dragon
The carp at Noboru Falls tries to become a dragon god
11. [Sho Yamazaki] Barrel-shaped old Hyoka
The cold yet beautiful “world of ice”
12. [Futaka Matsui] ADAMAS
Stick to a belief as firm as a diamond
13. [Yamada no Yuri] Midnight glitter
Bringing “black brilliance” to your midnight drink
14. [Yamada no Yuri] Kouki
A new sparkle created by a unique cut
15. [Seiya Watanabe] Dokoku Genmae
Follow your sensibilities. The movement of black kiriko
16. [Sannomaru Mayumi] Flight
Let’s go to the sky. When the wings flap
17. [Akira Yagyu] Octagonal Kagome Takagi Cup
Sophisticated classical Edo Kiriko
View details ■What is Fujimaki Department Exhibition?
One of the largest events in Japan, where Japanese manufacturing brands gather together.
Top craftsmen and creators carefully selected by Fujimaki Department Store’s discerning buyers will gather at Tokyu Plaza Ginza with items that can usually only be found online.
At the Fujimaki Department Exhibition, you can actually see the Edo Kiriko works exhibited at the “4th New Tableware Exhibition” and talk directly with the artisans to purchase them.
Venue: Tokyu Plaza Ginza (Main venue: 3F special space, 2nd venue: B1F Fujimaki Department Store Ginza store)
Date: September 6th (Friday), 7th (Saturday), 8th (Sunday), 2024 View details
■What is Edo Kiriko?
Edo Kiriko began in 1834 in the late Edo period. The technique that remains today was established in the 14th year of the Meiji era. Since then, it has undergone advanced development in the city of Edo, and traditional patterns such as Nanako, Chrysanthemum Tsunagi, and Hexagonal Kagome were created. “Edo Kiriko” is the name of a traditional craft designated by the country, and there are four clear definitions. It must be made of glass, it must be made by hand, it must use rotating tools to make it, and it must be produced in a designated area. Only those that meet these standards can be called genuine “Edo Kiriko.” Nowadays, some artists switch materials, such as soda glass and crystal glass, to express their individuality and worldview. It is also attractive that it continues to evolve while following history and tradition.
Reference: Edo Kiriko Cooperative Association website
■About Fujimaki Department Store
The late Yukio Fujimaki was known as a charismatic buyer.
1960-2014), opened in May 2012 as an “EC site that delivers only special Japanese-themed items.” The products we handle are unique and “amazing” products that are both highly designed and easy to use. With approximately 500 business partners including Japan’s leading craftsmen and creators, it is one of the largest e-commerce sites in Japan that only handles carefully selected Japanese products. Our main customer base is men and women in their late 30s to 50s who are highly interested in things and seek a little bit of richness in their daily lives. Currently, there are approximately 200,000 regular members, approximately 240,000 Facebook members, and approximately 100,000 e-mail newsletter members, making it loved by many fans. The main focus is on the e-commerce site, but the physical store is located in Ginza, Tokyo (Tokyu Plaza Ginza B1F).
/ 5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) and Harajuku Jingumae, Tokyo (3-25-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).
*Number of business partners and members are based on data as of the end of June 2024.
[Official website] Online store: https://fujimaki-select.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fujimakiselect/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fujimakiselect/
■About caramo Co., Ltd.
http://www.caramo.jp
Management company of “Fujimaki Department Store”. Representative Director and President Ryo Nakamura is the late Fuji
Together with Yukihiro Maki, we launched the Fujimaki Department Store. Our mission is to “enrich your daily life with Japanese manufacturing,” and we create “new satisfaction and value” for our customers. The company name comes from our philosophy of “aiming to be a company that is loved by customers, craftsmen, and people all over the world,” and we continue to evolve with the aim of creating services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
Company name: caramo Co., Ltd.
Address: 2nd floor, Jesura Harajuku Building, 3-25-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director and President: Ryo Nakamura