Tall-footed Free Bowl, Asagi | Nijinoha Aiko Hiraiwa

The soft glow born from 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 exudes a gentle, soft glow and a sense of warmth.

The experience and skill acquired at the Okuhara Glass Manufacturing, a Ryukyu glass workshop in Okinawa. Bold yet delicate hand movements, moments of breathing with the flame. Based on what was learned during her time as a craftsman, the ripples and undulations spun by her own sensibilities seem to reflect the delicate beauty of nature, like the rustling breeze in a forest or the dancing light on the water's surface.

Valuing the beauty of tools that blend into daily life rather than being ostentatious. Each time you hold it, it feels just right, and your heart flutters a little. This bowl embodies the beauty of utility, bringing small joys to everyday moments.

The shifting light and shadows in everyday 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 unchanging dining table, bringing a soothing tranquility that gently envelops the heart.

Each item is handmade, so there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, subtle variations in mold patterns,かすれ, and presence of small and large air bubbles or streaks. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as part of its handmade charm. 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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