ALEXCIOUS

The sensations of wine enhanced in a truly unique glass

An exquisite wineglass coated in genuine Japanese urushi* lacquer? Hoodathunkit? Quite apart from its 'medicinal' qualities, the world loves wine both for its myriad of delicate flavors and as a celebration of culture. The TELEGRAM is designed to enhance this enjoyment, whatever the occasion, by adding urushi's inherent warmth and softness to the experience.

The outer surfaces are undercoated in white urushi followed by the mellow glow of deep red or jet black with a finish so superb, it's hard to believe it is hand-painted! While the application of color accentuates the elegant design of the Riedel crystal glass, the opaque inner whiteness enhances the appearance of the 'tears of wine' while allowing the wine's true color - disturbed by surrounding surfaces in a transparent glass - to be fully appreciated.

Urushi has been used throughout Japan's long history, sometimes as an adhesive agent, sometimes as a coating to preserve the external walls of buildings, or to protect armor and weapons. Today, it continues to be used for everyday tableware. The name TELEGRAM was conceived of a desire to transmit Japan's 9,000 year urushi culture into the future, as well as beyond Japan's shores, in an innovative form. A wonderful gift for wine lovers everywhere.

*Urushi is the Japanese word for lacquer.