Sake bottle [OGATSU GLASS]

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Outline: Ogatsu glass is made from Ogatsu stone, which has been used as a stone since ancient times.The shavings produced in the process of producing inkstone become industrial waste.But,it can be sold as a product by melting it into glass.It is not artificially colored, but the ingredients contained in Ogatsu stone bring out the natural nature of the material to give it a "Uguisu color" glass product.
Producer: MASATOSHI HAYASAKA, CEO, BLUEFARM Co., Ltd.
Director: KENJI URAYA, BLUEFARM Co., Ltd./ OGATUSUZURISEISANKYOUDOUKUMIAI
Designer: YUICHIRO TAKAHASHI, BLUEFARM Co., Ltd./ KOUJI MURAYAMA, KAIBA GLASS WORKS; 右からブルーファーム株式会社高橋雄一郎、海馬ガラス工房村山耕二
More information: https://bluefarm.co.jp/webshop/ogatsu/
Already on the market: 2020/4

Evaluation

These sake glasses are made from shavings generated in the manufacture of inkstones. The deep olive color with its dewy sheen is not the result of artificial pigments, but rather is the natural color of Ogatsu stone. Somewhat on the thick side, the glass is cold and feels soft, conjuring up recollections of the smooth texture of Ogatsu stone among those who have practiced Japanese calligraphy. The thought that such a beautiful color is hidden inside inkstones sparks joy. While demand for inkstones has dwindled in recent years, as the culture of brush writing has declined, this beautiful green glass could well become the new face of Ogatsu.