Sugahara Handmade Glassworks - Wakan - Glass Matcha Bowl - Forest / 菅原工芸硝子 Sghr 2941 We met him in person

We met him in person for the first time at one of these gatherings — a humble and kind presence among rows of his beautifully detailed works

the craft grew in prominence after the Meiji era

■  Hand-Made In Japan

Its fitted lid ensures that the custard remains silky and aromatic

The gentle colours were painted one by one by an artisan of Yamanaka painters(山中漆器)

Sugahara Handmade Glassworks - Wakan - Glass Matcha Bowl - Forest / 菅原工芸硝子 Sghr 2941 We met him in personAt 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. Sugaharas work carries a warmth that can be felt the moment it is held reflecting both the