Wine cup, white | NIJINOHA Aiko Hiraiwa

The soft glow created by recycled glass

Recycled glass is made from materials such as废瓶 and old windowpanes. Used sake bottles are carefully washed, labels removed, and then melted in a furnace. Each piece, crafted using the blown glass technique, is reborn as a vessel that radiates a gentle glow and warmth.

The experience and techniques gained at the Ryukyu Glass Workshop Okuhara Glass Manufacturing Plant in Okinawa. Bold yet delicate hand movements, moments of breathing with the flame. The ripples and fluctuations, spun from her own sensibility based on what she learned as a craftswoman, seem to reflect the delicate beauty of nature, like a breeze in the forest or light dancing on the water's surface.

Rather than being a flamboyant presence, the beauty of these pieces lies in their function as tools that blend into daily life. Each time you hold them, they feel comfortable and bring a slight lift to your spirits. These glasses embody the beauty of utility, bringing a small joy to your ordinary moments.

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

As each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, size, weight, thickness, subtle variations in ripple patterns, streaks, and small and large bubbles. Please enjoy them as unique expressions of handmade craftsmanship. While you cannot choose which specific item you receive, we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please contact us before shipping and we can email you photos.

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