Ever since his father Shigekichi Kumakura taught him the technique of Edo Kiriko, Ryuichi Kumakura has resurrected and refined unique patterns that can be used in his glassware. His works are renowned for their originality.
| 1947 |
Born as the first son to Glassware Artist Shigekichi Kumakura |
| 1965 |
Began studying Industrial Glassware Art under Shigekichi Kumakura's instructions |
| 1995 |
"Sake Glass and Small Bowl" Exhibition, Galerie Haru |
| 1996 |
"Studio Hanashou 50th Anniversary Exhibition", Glass Gallery KARANIS |
| 1998 |
"The Art of the Dining Table" Exhibition, Gallery Otsuka Bunko |
| 1999 |
"Chic & Traditional Bowls" Exhibition, Gallery Otsuka Bunko
"Edo Kiriko Glass Exhibition ~ Guest Bowls ~", Tezukuri Glass Biidoro House
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| 2000 |
"Studio Hanasho Bow Exhibition", Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihombashi, Tokyo
"Nagoya Exhibition", sponsored by Nikkei Culture
"UTSUWA by Studio Hanasho Young Artists", Gallery Otsuka Bunko
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| 2001 |
"Nagoya Exhibition", sponsored by Nikkei Culture |
| 2002 |
"Studio Hanasho Edo Kiriko Exhibition", Siebold Museum, Germany
"Nagoya Exhibition", sponsored by Nikkei Culture
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| 2003 |
Exhibition, Ginza Gallery YUGEN |
| 2003 |
Exhibition at the Embassy of Japan in London
"Edo Kiriko : Glass Brilliant from Tokyo" |
