Sonotas is teaming up with Japanese facial cream brand STEAMCREAM to release two new tins of moisturising cream in collaboration with Edo Kiriko cut glass brand Hanasho and hand towel brand Todoya Shouten. The tins will be released on June 10, 2020 in limited quantities.
Since STEAMCREAM was established, it has collaborated with many different artists and businesses, both old and new, Japanese and overseas, for them to create artwork for their makeup packaging.
Hanasho’s Kiriko Mouyou hand towel design
Established 70 years ago, Hanasho is a company that manufactures Edo Kiriko cut glass. The brand’s high level of artistry and skill has led their products to be used as gifts to state guests to Japan, and event at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit. The company also sells hand towels that combines Hanasho’s unique ideas with cut glass designs. These designs are then cut and patched together by Todoya Shouten.
KIRIKO MONYOU (75g): ¥1,680 (Before Tax) *Limited edition
This design, which combines Hansho’s original pattern ideas spliced together by Todoya Shouten, is being used for a tin from STEAMCREAM. The tins elicit the beauty of Japanese tradition and artisan skill.
KINGYO NO MAI (75g): ¥1,680 (Before Tax)
A previous design from Todoya Shouten is also being re-released in limited quantities. This one has a Japanese summertime feel to it.
These tins are a representation of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and make for a great souvenir from Japan.
Information
KIRIKO MONYOU
Release Date: June 10, 2020
Major Retailers: STEAMCREAM online store / STEAMCREAM shop / Japanese department stores / Select variety shops in Japan
*The KIRIKO MONYOU design is available at STEAMCREAM’s online store and in-store, including the IKSPIARI branch
Official Website: https://brand.steamcream.com/
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