What is Glasritzen?

It is said that it was started in Europe around the 16th century for the purpose of decorating glass with lace patterns,
and became popular among the upper classes who were fascinated by its delicate beauty. Later, it spread to other parts of Europe.

However, the delicate hand-carving technique made it difficult to mass-produce, and the product was not widely available and went into decline.

In recent years, with the improvement of technology, needles of better quality have been produced, and the craft has become easier to produce.

The technique of glaslitzen is suited to the dexterity and perseverance of the Japanese, making it a very enjoyable craft.