When you think of crystals, the first thing that tends to come to mind is Swavroski or, for me, those vases that have cut patterns in them infused with colour.

How about a new way of thinking about crystals? Let Plush introduce you to oriental crystal art.

Following a century of ‘darkness’, the highly accomplished ancient art form of Liu Li or oriental crystal art has restored its full glory with Tittot and gained popularity from art lovers around the world.

These world-famous works are now available in Singapore with the opening of Tittot’s first stand-alone boutique in ION Orchard.

How its made

One of the most unique qualities of Tittot's pieces are how they are made - from one source.

Unattainable by mere machinery, the outstanding aesthetic effects are created and achieved under 850 degrees celsius of firing, just one of the 53 astounding steps undertaken to create these flawless works of art.

Its beauty also lies in Tittot’s unique lost-wax casting technique.

The mould for the glass piece is made from wax. So, imagine if a creation has a stretch of glass, the wax mould has to be made to be able to withstand the weight and weakness of a curve.

It is a painstaking endeavour starting from the careful selection of raw materials to the creation by using the most exact standards of craftsmanship.

The result is a fully harmonious work. Each creation is a single piece of glass that has no adjoining line or flaw.

Unlike other crystals that are usually made of separate pieces put together to form a final piece, oriental crystal art is made of one entire piece.

For example, a face resting on a hand is not made separately then put together but created with just one piece of glass that is stretched and moulded into the shape it needs to become.

Through such creations, the masterpieces exude a fluidity about them.

Embodying refined values and high artistry from the East, Tittot’s Liu Li masterpieces express utmost creativity and the individual’s unique emotions that befit only the most discerning.

And the most discerning deserves a personal touch.

Each art piece is accompanied with a poem in Mandarin and an English translation.

The poem explains the depth and meaning of the art piece, or at least, what it will mean to the owner.

Tittot emphasises on the emotion a collector feels when greeted with an art piece.

You should feel a connection with it and the poem aids you in ganing that relationship with your art piece.

Immortalising Tittot

Crystalising contemporary art with vast history, culture and perspectives in life, “Tittot” is the apt phonetic translation of the Chinese words “Ti Tou”, meaning clear and glimmering.

Its brilliant fine art pieces characterised by sculptural intricacy and iridescent tones are used as design art displays, exhibits and accessories.

Celebrity owners of exquisite Tittot pieces include Jennifer Lopez, Bill Gates, Jet Li, Bae Yong Joon and figures of state who received national gifts.

Tittot's endless pursuit of bespoke creativity and supreme craftsmanship ensures that each and every work is legendary.

Its art is immortalised in the Tittot Glass Art Museum in Taiwan, the only and largest museum in the world dedicated to glass art.

It is the sole oriental crystal brand to boast a museum of its own, paying tribute to the history of the unique lost-wax technique.

The artefact serves to advocate appreciation of glass art to worldwide visitors, raise artistry standards and welcome visitors to indulge in the world of oriental crystal in its purest and highest art form.

Said Mr Desmond Teo, Director of Reflections Enterprise Pte Ltd, the exclusive Tittot distributor for Singapore & Malaysia, “With an existing following of local Tittot lovers and great potential in new converts amongst contemporary and oriental art lovers seeking tasteful sensibilities in their expressions, we are certain that the first Tittot boutique in Singapore will expand the footprint in paving the way to the “Glass Route”.”

Two limited edition series

Tittot lovers will be elated by the release of two limited edition new series, “Soaring into the Bright Future” and “Forthcoming of Happiness and Prosperity” which commemorates the brand’s 15th anniversary globally.

Both collections convey a sense of harmony between man and nature as well as the expansiveness of the horizon.

Breaking new grounds in creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship, “Soaring into the Bright Future” depicts the flight of the majestic eagle through clean lines and abstract views.

The masterful interplay of the transparency of the glass breathes life into the portrayal of the eagle taking flight and rising in euphoria.

In the “Forthcoming of Happiness and Prosperity” series, the auspicious dragon beast takes centrestage in intricate forms on the delicate glass.

The masterpiece is accentuated by the magnificent radiance and colours of the glass, exuding life into the flawless art work.

You can check out highlights of the collections here.

Tittot is available exclusively in Singapore at #03-16, ION Orchard.