{"title":"Niji Glass Studio (Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ryukyu-glass-tumbler-domon-earth-crackle-with-cobalt-ribbon-by-niji-glass-studio-022-nj","title":"Ryukyu Glass Cup – Domon Earth Crackle with Cobalt Ribbon by Niji Glass Studio (022-NJ)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e① Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moment I held this glass, I wanted to fill it with something cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ryukyu Glass — Okinawa's beloved hand-blown glass craft, born from postwar resourcefulness when artisans melted down discarded bottles into something beautiful, and now one of the island's signature traditions alongside yachimun pottery. Light teal glass, mapped with a golden crackle running across the surface — that's domon, a signature Ryukyu Glass technique of Chūfuki Glass Kōbo Niji in Yomitan Village. Domon literally means \"earth pattern\": Okinawan coral earth is fused into molten glass, leaving those beautiful golden cracks behind. A ribbon of cobalt blue wraps the body and pulls the whole piece together. The shape is organic, sculptural — there's no wrong angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was hand-blown by Teruya Hiroumi, one of the studio's craftsmen. Niji was founded in 1988 by master glassblower Seikichi Inamine, later designated a \"Contemporary Master Craftsman\" by the Japanese government. When other glassmakers dismissed air bubbles as defects, he made them the soul of the glass — and invented Awa Glass, a style entirely his own. Domon is one of the studio's most treasured techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeruya-san told me what he holds on to while he works: \"When someone picks up one of my pieces, I want them to think — I'm so glad I found this. I want to come back.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour in cold pineapple juice. White wine. Sparkling water. Drop in ice — and watch the golden domon glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.8 in (9.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth \/ Diameter: 3.3 in (8.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 3.3 in (8.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.0 oz (254.1 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e③ Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.1 fl oz (358 ml).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e④ Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-blown Ryukyu Glass (琉球ガラス) fused with Okinawan coral earth in the domon technique, which creates the signature golden crackle. A ribbon of cobalt-blue glass is applied to the body during blowing. Made of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑤ Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ryukyu Glass piece hand-blown in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan by Teruya Hiroumi at Chūfuki Glass Kōbo Niji — a studio founded in 1988 by Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑥ Handmade Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, bubbles, texture, and size are a natural part of the hand-blowing process — and part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes — never pour boiling liquid or place in a freezer. Hand-blown Ryukyu Glass is more delicate than mass-produced glassware; handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑧ Food Safe Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑨ Prop 65 Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑩ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f7870b5d-40c2-452c-9f3a-94ef8697febf --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43019081678925,"sku":"022-NJ","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/files\/022-NJ-1.jpg?v=1778862523"},{"product_id":"ryukyu-glass-cup-awa-bubble-glass-in-deep-purple-with-green-sea-coil-by-seiichirou-inamine-023-nj","title":"Ryukyu Glass Cup – Awa (Bubble Glass) in Deep Purple with Green Sea-Coil by Seiichirou Inamine (023-NJ)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e① Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moment I held this cup, the word \"cup\" didn't even come to mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of tiny bubbles suspended in deep, shifting purple. A flash of blue peeking through from within, changing with every turn of the light. A green glass coil curling around the body like something alive from the deep sea. This piece doesn't sit quietly — it pulls you in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ryukyu Glass at its most expressive — Okinawa's hand-blown glass craft, born from postwar resourcefulness and elevated into one of the island's signature traditions. Made by Seiichirou Inamine of Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji in Yomitan Village. The studio was founded by his father, Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine, who turned a supposed flaw — air bubbles in molten glass — into the defining signature of Ryukyu Glass. What others discarded as defects, he made beautiful. That's how Awa Glass (bubble glass) was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeiichirou had built his own independent studio. But in 2020, he returned to take over his father's workshop — not because he was asked to, but because he didn't want to let the flame go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the lineage in your hands. Beautiful as an object on the shelf. Even more beautiful filled, on the night you choose to pour something good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.9 in (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth \/ Diameter: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9.6 oz (272 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e③ Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12.2 fl oz (361 ml).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e④ Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-blown Ryukyu Glass (琉球ガラス) in the signature Awa Glass (bubble glass) technique, with hundreds of tiny air bubbles suspended in a deep purple body and a hint of blue showing from within. A green glass coil is applied to the body during blowing. Made of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑤ Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ryukyu Glass piece hand-blown in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan by Seiichirou Inamine at Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji — a studio founded in 1988 by Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine, and now continued by his son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑥ Handmade Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, bubbles, texture, and size are a natural part of the hand-blowing process — and part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes — never pour boiling liquid or place in a freezer. Hand-blown Ryukyu Glass is more delicate than mass-produced glassware; handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑧ Food Safe Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑨ Prop 65 Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑩ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: c834e48d-a3e9-4354-be9c-306341024036 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43019108089933,"sku":"023-NJ","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/files\/023-NJ-1.jpg?v=1779381563"},{"product_id":"ryukyu-glass-cup-tsuchinomon-earth-pattern-in-moss-green-by-seiichirou-inamine-024-nj","title":"Ryukyu Glass Cup – Tsuchinomon (Earth Pattern) in Moss Green by Seiichirou Inamine (024-NJ)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e① Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moment I picked it up, I thought: this smells like earth — even though it's glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this moss green cup is traced with earth patterns that seem to breathe. Not painted. Not printed. Okinawan red clay and white clay, melted directly into the molten glass itself. The technique is called tsuchinomon (earth pattern) — and it's something Seiichirou Inamine developed on his own. You won't find it anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass and earth shouldn't belong together. And yet, in fire, they fuse. The red clay is the soil of Okinawa itself. The white clay is stillness. Both settle into the depths of this moss green glass, shifting with the light, changing with every angle. It's transparent, yet it feels grounded. Light to hold, yet somehow it settles you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ryukyu Glass at the edge of where it's still being invented. Seiichirou's father, Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine, created Awa Glass — the bubble glass that defines this studio. His son has now added tsuchinomon to that lineage, taking the same hand-blowing tradition somewhere no one has gone before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour in cold tea, sake, or whisky on the rocks — and watch the earth patterns shift while you drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.9 in (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth \/ Diameter: 3.5 in (9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 3.5 in (9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.4 oz (237 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e③ Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.2 fl oz (391 ml).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e④ Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-blown Ryukyu Glass (琉球ガラス) in the tsuchinomon technique — Okinawan red clay and white clay melted directly into the surface of a moss-green molten glass body. The technique is original to Seiichirou Inamine and not produced by any other studio. Made of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑤ Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ryukyu Glass piece hand-blown in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan by Seiichirou Inamine at Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji — a studio founded in 1988 by Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine, and now continued by his son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑥ Handmade Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, texture, clay distribution, and size are a natural part of the hand-blowing process — and part of its charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes — never pour boiling liquid or place in a freezer. Hand-blown Ryukyu Glass is more delicate than mass-produced glassware; handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑧ Food Safe Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑨ Prop 65 Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑩ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: a01dcb6a-40bc-441a-97d4-61b18873fa8b --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43019122278477,"sku":"024-NJ","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/files\/024-NJ-1.jpg?v=1779382026"},{"product_id":"ryukyu-glass-oval-bowl-emerald-green-with-awa-bubble-glass-by-seiichirou-inamine-025-nj","title":"Ryukyu Glass Oval Bowl – Emerald Green with Awa (Bubble Glass) by Seiichirou Inamine (025-NJ)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e① Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time I held this bowl, I caught my breath at the depth of its emerald green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA free-blown oval bowl by Seiichirou Inamine, hand-shaped at Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji in Yomitan Village. Tiny bubbles are suspended across the entire surface — the studio's signature Awa Glass — giving the body a rough, almost mineral texture, as if it had been scooped up from the floor of the deep sea. The color shifts between emerald green and turquoise blue depending on the angle of the light, like a small piece of the Okinawan ocean carrying its own weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closer. A subtly deepened line traces the rim. A brighter turquoise opens up across the interior. Each detail carries the careful breath of the maker, giving the bowl a warmth that feels almost alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Ryukyu Glass — Okinawa's hand-blown glass craft — and this piece sits at its full expressive scale. You could fill it with fruit, or with a few wagashi sweets. You could place it in an entryway or on a shelf as an object. But honestly? Sometimes simply setting it on a table and looking at it is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one of a kind. No two will ever share the same color or the same shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.0 in (7.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 9.6 in (24.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 7.6 in (19.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 26.5 oz (752.5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e③ Capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval serving bowl (about 24.5 × 19.3 cm) — designed for fruit, sweets, or display. Volume not applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e④ Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-blown Ryukyu Glass (琉球ガラス) using the free-blown technique with the studio's signature Awa Glass (bubble glass) surface — countless tiny air bubbles suspended throughout the body, giving it a textural depth. The color shifts between emerald green and turquoise blue depending on the light. Made of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑤ Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Ryukyu Glass piece hand-blown in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan by Seiichirou Inamine at Chūfuki Glass Kōbō Niji — a studio founded in 1988 by Contemporary Master Craftsman Seikichi Inamine, and now continued by his son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑥ Handmade Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is one-of-a-kind. Slight variations in color, bubbles, texture, and shape are a natural part of the hand-blowing process — and part of its charm. No two oval bowls will share the same outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑦ Care Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap and a soft cloth. Not microwave safe. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes — never pour boiling liquid or place in a freezer. Hand-blown Ryukyu Glass is more delicate than mass-produced glassware; handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑧ Food Safe Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of lead-free glass as confirmed by the artisan. Third-party laboratory certification is in progress. This product currently includes a Prop 65 warning out of an abundance of caution while certification is pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑨ Prop 65 Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⑩ Shipping Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile item — packaged with great care to ensure safe delivery. Ships from San Francisco, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 8e70a9b6-fca3-4245-b8cc-77c2e865f7d6 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43019143053389,"sku":"025-NJ","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/files\/025-NJ-1.jpg?v=1779382604"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/9301\/2045\/collections\/top_pics002_-_1.jpg?v=1779380527","url":"https:\/\/t-under.com\/collections\/niji-glass-studio-chufuki-glass-kobo-niji.oembed","provider":"T-UNDER OKINAWA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}