Blue Rim Goldfish Bowl

This glass goldfish bowl is beautifully decorated with a bright blue ruffled rim reminiscent of a flower shape.

The classic design is said to have appeared in Japan from the Taisho (1912–1926) to the early Showa (1926-1989) period. Its cool appearance brings a sense of summery nostalgia to the room.

It can be used not only for keeping fish, but also as an interior decoration, for displaying flowers, or for holding candies.

When keeping fish, a goldfish bowl is said to be appropriate for keeping one or two goldfish of 3 to 4cm(1.2-1.6in) in length because of the small amount of water it can hold. Goldfish can grow up to 15cm(5.9) in length, so it is difficult to keep them for life.

Fish species such as "Medaka (rice fish)" and white cloud mountain minnow are said to be well-suited for keeping in a goldfish bowl as they do not grow as large as goldfish and do not necessarily require equipment such as filtration systems.

Hirota Glass is one of the oldest glass makers in Tokyo, founded in 1899. Based on the data of designs handed down to the company since its foundation, Hirota Glass has continued to produce a series of products that harmonize with contemporary home décor, while inheriting the traditional techniques of Japanese glassblowing and Edo Kiriko.

Verre Hirota

Fondée en 1899, durant l'ère Meiji (1868-1912) , Hirota Glass est l'une des plus anciennes verreries de Tokyo. Forte de plus d'un siècle d'expertise, l'entreprise préserve les techniques délicates du verre d'Edo et de l'Edo Kiriko tout en réinventant les styles classiques. Des courbes douces de l'ère Taisho (1912-1926) aux réinterprétations modernes, chaque pièce incarne un dévouement à la beauté, à la fonctionnalité et au charme traditionnel japonais.

Edo Kiriko et le verre d'Edo

Tokyo, capitale du Japon, est également un haut lieu de l'artisanat. Parmi ses nombreuses traditions, le verre d'Edo et l'Edo Kiriko sont des types de verrerie transmis depuis près de 200 ans à Edo, ancien nom du centre de Tokyo.

Leurs surfaces lumineuses font écho à des siècles d'artisanat, né dans ce qui était autrefois Edo et toujours florissant dans le Tokyo moderne.