A bloom of jellyfish peacefully floating inside a blue glass...

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When you look more carefully, you'll also notice bubbles surrounding the jellyfish...

These beautiful glasses will make you feel as if you're swimming with the jellyfish in the Okinawan seas...

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Enchanted by the beauty of Ryukyuan glass: Jellyfish

Admire these gorgeous glasses made from Ryukyuan glass...

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The glass depicts jellyfish swimming peacefully in the Ryukyuan seas.

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The air bubbles, a characteristic of Ryukyuan glass, match the mysterious undersea atmosphere.

The wavy texture of the shibori glass creates a wave-like effect, and the gradation of color from light to dark blue is reminiscent of the beautiful colors of the ocean.

Sandblasting technique

The design of the jellyfish floating peacefully in the sea are created by sandblasting, a technique in which sand is blown onto glass at high pressure to create detailed patterns.

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Since the glasses are handmade by craftsmen, the gradation of colors, the subtle variation in depth of the patterns, and the size and layout of the air bubbles will vary from glass to glass. Each one is unique!

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This is what the glass looks like in the light:

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When the light hits this glass, you'll truly feel as if you're looking into the sparkling sea on a sunny day off the coast of the Okinawan isles. The beautiful gradation and the jellyfish floating about will surely soothe your soul.

When you pour soda water into it, the bubbles will create an even more mysterious undersea mood.

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With a capacity of 300 ml, it's just the right size for everyday use.

Why not buy them for yourself or offer them as a gift!

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Check out the Ryukyuan glass: Jellyfish at grape SHOP.

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Sandblasted Glass Series

In addition to these jellyfish-themed glasses, grape SHOP also sells summer-inspired glasses depicting morning glories and fireworks.

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Our sandblasted glasses come in a variety of designs so beautiful you'll want to display them, so be sure to check them out!

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.