MOKU glass - Artists specialized in cups made from wood and glass

「MOKU glass」BEGINING.

Our fascinating journey started in a modest kitchen. Arata Morita, a former chef, is now our visionary master craftsman, is aswell our mastermind artist. Arata used to work in a traditional Japanese inn known as a Ryokan, where he specialized in the traditional gastronomy of our native land.
The search for the perfect crockery and glassware for his culinary dishes was the source of the inspiration for this undertaking. Noting the poor durability of the cups used in the restaurant, he decided to turn this challenge into a creative opportunity.

After six years of dedication and experimentation, Arata managed to bring his first piece to life, blending skillfully the warmth of wood and transparency of glass.

WE.

We are a team of three artists, who stand out as pioneers in the creation of cups made out of wood and glass. We position ourselves at the forefront in the production of crockery with artistic expression, aspiring to bring our work to an international audience.
Nowadays we work in our workshop in Matsumoto, where we continually explore new ways to expand our creativity and to share our cultural vision.

MOKU glass’s METHOD.

MOKU glass’s novel craft is the integration of a smooth, wooden stem and base with a clear glass. The duality of an icy clear glass and a comfy, warm base makes for a unique drinking experience. And since the wood we use has its own individual wood-staining and lines, each MOKU glass is a unique product.

1/ Not just for aesthetics, MOKU glasses fit firmly, contoured to the shape of the human hand.

2/ Each glass is a unique product, hand-made by Japanese craft-makers.

3/ The natural stains of the wood contribute to a unique product that can communicate a special sense of taste.

TABLEWARE FESTIVAL 2022
Top contest of Tableware. Tokyo, Japan – since 1993.
Tableware category, 1st prize.

TABLEWARE FESTIVAL 2023
Top contest of Tableware. Tokyo, Japan – since 1993.
Mention, pastry crokery designs.

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL GIFT SHOW – LIFE×DESIGN 2022
Best Technique category, 1st prize.

- Workshop Gallery - Azumino

– COMING SOON –

In our upcoming workshop-gallery opening in Azumino, we have prepared a space where you can see our work and connect with our glasses.

An announcement for the opening date will be made shortly.

- Gallery Cafe - Matsumoto

※ Due to our upcoming opening, café reservations are temporarily suspended.
※ For customers wishing to visit the gallery, we kindly ask you to contact us via LINE or email for reservations.

– 「木と硝子の器」Ki to Garasu no Utsuwa-

MOKU glass gallery cafe its a private space where you can enjoy different types of glasses with our tasting menu.

For groups of 1 to 4 people. The time slot is 1 hour and a half, during which you can enjoy our space privately.

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‘By reservation only.

‘At the moment, Only Japanese spoken.

- CAFE MENU -

- CAR PARKING -

※ Due to our upcoming opening, café reservations are temporarily suspended.
※ For customers wishing to visit the gallery, we kindly ask you to contact us via LINE or email for reservations.

Contact

ADRESS　3 Chome-1-7 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

TEL　＊070–3778–1486（Minka House）

MAIL　moku.matsumoto@gmail.com

WEB www.moku-glass.com

Ki to Garasu no Utsuwa「MOKU glass」

- gallery cafe -

※BY RESERVATION ONLY

ADRESS　 3 Chome-1-7 Fukashi, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Minka house 1F

お問い合わせ

ADRESS　長野県松本市深志3-1-7

TEL　＊070–3778–1486（Minka House 兼用）

MAIL　moku.matsumoto@gmail.com

木と硝子の器「MOKU glass」

- gallery cafe -

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ADRESS　長野県松本市深志3-1-7 Minka House 1F