{"product_id":"nijinoha_hiraiwa-aiko_hanagata-kozara_asagi","title":"Flower-shaped Small Plate, Asagi | Nijinoha Aiko Hiraiwa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe soft glow of recycled glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled glass is made from discarded bottles, old window panes, and other materials. Used sake bottles are carefully washed, labels are removed, and melted in a furnace. Each piece, spun using the blown glass technique, takes on a delicate, gentle glow and is reborn into a warm, inviting vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC04204_4c5746d5-0e61-477b-878d-dceab1277fd5_480x480.jpg?v=1780552651\" alt=\"Niiji-no-ha Aiko Hiraiwa's flower-shaped small plate in asagi\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience and techniques acquired at Okuhara Glass Manufacturing, a Ryukyu glass studio in Okinawa. Bold yet delicate hand movements, moments of synchronicity with the flames. Based on what she learned as a craftsman, the ripples and undulations she spins, imbued with her own sensibility, seem to reflect the delicate beauty of nature, like a breeze in the forest or light dancing on the water's surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC04018_480x480.jpg?v=1780552651\" alt=\"Niiji-no-ha Aiko Hiraiwa's flower-shaped small plate in asagi\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than a flashy presence, she values the beauty of an object that blends into daily life. It feels just right in your hand every time you pick it up, making your heart leap a little. These small plates, imbued with practical beauty, bring a small joy to ordinary moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC04390_430cffc6-9106-48d1-965a-3e8741efcde9_480x480.jpg?v=1780552651\" alt=\"Niiji-no-ha Aiko Hiraiwa's flower-shaped small plate in asagi\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight and shadow shift in daily life. Depending on the intensity and angle of the incoming light, the glass shimmers softly, revealing various expressions. Its simple, timeless design adds a gentle touch of color to the unchanging dining table and brings a sense of peace that quietly envelops the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC04586_bac5440d-af09-44d6-97f3-fd5da5a30b3b_480x480.jpg?v=1780552651\" alt=\"Niiji-no-ha Aiko Hiraiwa's flower-shaped small plate in asagi\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, subtle variations in molded patterns, faintness, and presence of small and large air bubbles or streaks. Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of handmade craftsmanship. You cannot choose which item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping, and we will email you photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nijinoha-by-rainbow-leaf\" title=\"ニジノハさん取り扱い作品一覧\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eList of Nijinoha's works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"金津沙矢香さん取り扱い作品一覧\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/sayaka-kanazu\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: Approx. 13.6-13.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 3-3.3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 184-191g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: Not usable\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Not usable\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not usable\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: Not usable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNijinoha \/ Aiko HIRAIWA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 143.55px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6796%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.9514%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBorn in Ome City, Tokyo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 45.55px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6796%; height: 45.55px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.9514%; height: 45.55px;\"\u003eGraduated from Musashino Art University Junior College of Art and Design, Department of Fine Arts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6796%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.9514%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eJoined Okuhara Glass Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Okinawa and studied Okinawan glass techniques under Masao Tohara, a contemporary master craftsman, for approximately 7 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6796%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.9514%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eEstablished glass studio Rainbow Leaf, focusing on blown glass, in Ome.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6796%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.9514%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAwarded Encouragement Prize at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended care instructions and precautions from Nijinoha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Gently wash with a soft sponge and dish soap, after creating a rich lather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Avoid using abrasive sponges, metal scrubbers, or cleansers, as these can scratch or damage the glass surface.\u003cbr\u003e〇 This is not heat-resistant glass; pouring hot water can cause it to break. Please do not pour hot water when using.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Handmade Items\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there may be color variations and shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Since each painting is hand-drawn, the expressions may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, small black dots, fine scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we process images to make them as close to the actual color as possible, the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver items that have passed not only the inspections of the manufacturer, kiln, and artist, but also our final inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are samples, so the actual items delivered will not be identical in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. We ask for your understanding and acceptance before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" that are unique to handmade items, unlike factory-produced goods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48965420482810,"sku":"NH-036","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC04390_430cffc6-9106-48d1-965a-3e8741efcde9.jpg?v=1780552651","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/nijinoha_hiraiwa-aiko_hanagata-kozara_asagi","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}