Sugahara Handmade Glassworks - Kikka Frosted Bowl - Medium Black / 菅原工芸硝子 Sghr

At the heart of SGHR Sugahara is a quiet but powerful belief: glass is not a static material — it is alive. Each piece is shaped through a constant conversation between molten glass and the hands of the maker, guided by experience, intuition, and deep respect for the material. This is not simply production, but a moment of collaboration, gently captured in glass. Sugahara’s work carries a warmth that can be felt the moment it is held — reflecting both the hands that shaped it and the moment in which it was made.

What truly sets Sugahara apart is its people. Here, craftsmanship is shaped by people, not process. Rather than pursuing rigid repetition or mechanical perfection, Sugahara’s artisans work with sensitivity and attentiveness, responding to how the glass moves, softens, stretches, and settles in that exact moment. Craftspeople are not merely executing designs — they are deeply involved in creation itself, listening to the glass as it glows and transforms, and capturing the precise moment when its form feels right. A culture of trust and experimentation allows this craft to remain natural, expressive, and deeply human.

Sugahara glassware is celebrated not for brilliance alone, but for its tactile warmth and quiet presence. It sits comfortably in the hand, allows light to travel softly across its surface, and enhances everyday rituals without demanding attention. Whether used for water, tea, wine, or simply placed on a table, each piece brings a sense of calm, colour, and quiet joy — glass made to be lived with, and gently cherished over time.

Inspired by the chrysanthemum — a flower long associated in Japan with grace, longevity, and quiet strength — this vessel is shaped with softly layered contours that echo unfolding petals. The gentle matte finish gives the glass a calm, velvety presence, while the hand-applied gold rim traces each curve with a subtle glow, like light resting on the edge of a flower at dawn. Designed to be enjoyed both individually and stacked, the piece invites a sense of play and discovery, revealing new beauty with every arrangement. More than a vessel, it is an expression of harmony between form, light, and touch — a piece that brings a quiet, contemplative elegance to the table and to everyday moments.

As the whole piece is handmade in Japan, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and reflect the nature of the artisan product.

■ Hand-made In Japan

■ Each purchase includes one glass in a box. 

■ Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave 

■ Material: Glass

■ Size: 7.5 cm diameter x H 5 cm

■ Comes in a box. Great as a gift!