The Hokusai Frill vase, crafted by Hokuyo Glass in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is a striking example of Tsugaru Vidro glassmaking. This piece captures the fleeting beauty of the short northern summer, using color and texture to reflect a moment in nature.
The wide, frilled rim in amber-gold represents the warm glow of the setting sun. Gold leaf, worked into the glass, suggests sunlight shimmering on the surface of the sea. The green glass body and flowing blue wave patterns evoke the ocean under that golden light. Each vase is hand-shaped, so no two are identical, giving each piece its own rhythm and movement.
Tsugaru Vidro is a glassmaking tradition known for expressing the changing seasons of Japan through color layering and shape. The craft requires high temperatures and precise timing, with molten glass blown and shaped by hand. The color palette here, amber, green, and deep blue - mirrors the transition from day to dusk, blending warmth and coolness in a single form.
With its bold presence, the Hokusai Frill works as a functional flower vase or as a display piece. Its flared shape is ideal for showcasing wide floral arrangements, while the decorative band of textured glass adds depth when viewed from any angle.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Hokuyo Glass
Origin: Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Technique: Tsugaru Vidro
Material: Glass with gold leaf detailing
Size: Diameter 20.0 cm / 7.87 in., Height 25.0 cm / 9.84 in.
Weight: 1500 g / 3.31 lbs
Capacity: N/A
Microwave / Dishwasher / Oven / Direct Fire / IH: No
Delivery: 1-2 weeks; out-of-stock orders may take 1-3 weeks
