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Glassware

Tracing the Breath of Glass: The Living Lines of Takeoka Kensuke

Learn about Takeoka Kensuke's woven glass vessels, where molten lines, breath, and light create…

Guide to Japanese Whiskey Glasses

The golden glow of whiskey—an age-old distilled spirit with roots in medieval Scotland and…

A Clear Choice: Setting the Table with Glassware

Set your summer table aglow with Hirota Glass's Edo Kiriko glassware, from faceted plates…

Glass from the Past: A Visit to the Hirota Glass Japanese Glass Museum

Journey through time at Hirota Glass Museum, where the legacy of vintage Japanese glass…

Dana Melanz

Elegance in Every Sip: Glassware Matcha Bowls in Modern Tea Ceremonies

The tea ceremony remains an experience of the senses, contribute to a profound atmosphere…