Free Bowl Medium White | Nijinoha Aiko Hiraiwa

The soft glow created by recycled glass

Recycled glass is made from materials such as discarded bottles and old window panes. Used sake bottles are carefully washed, labels are removed, and then melted in a furnace. Each piece, crafted using the glassblowing technique, is reborn into a vessel that emanates a gentle, warm glow.

The experience and techniques gained at Okinawa's Ryukyu Glass Studio, Okuhara Glass Manufacturing. Bold yet delicate hand movements, moments in harmony with the flame. The ripples and undulations spun from the artist's sensibilities, based on what was learned during their time as a craftsperson, seem to reflect the delicate echoes of beauty drawn by nature, like a breeze in the forest or light dancing on the water's surface.

Rather than being flashy, the bowls value the beauty of being tools that blend into daily life. Each time you pick one up, it feels comfortable in your hand, lifting your spirits a little. They are bowls where the beauty of utility thrives, bringing small joys to ordinary moments.

The shifting light and shadow in daily life. Depending on the intensity and angle of the incoming light, the glass shimmers softly, revealing various expressions. Its simple and timeless design adds a gentle touch of color to your everyday dining table, bringing a sense of peace that softly embraces your heart.

Each piece is handmade, so there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, subtle variations in ripple patterns, streaks, small and large air bubbles, and lines. Please enjoy these as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. You cannot choose which item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping and we will email you photos.

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