Amber Uroko Sake Set

Each of the three pieces in this sake set begins as molten glass gathered from the furnace and lightly formed in a mold before being pinched, twisted, and blown into its final shape by hand. These movements create the distinctive uroko (scale) texture that defines the series. The amber color is made by enclosing fine color granules between layers of clear glass, giving the surface a luminous depth. Guided by the movement of molten glass and the maker's hands, each piece develops slightly different textures, colors, and contours. Inspired by the warm glow of amber—fossilized tree resin formed over millions of years—the glass filters illumination into a soft golden radiance. As light passes across the raised surface, highlights and shadows shift with every angle, every pour, and every moment of the day. Honey-colored reflections gently fall across the table, while the textured relief reveals a different expression each time it catches the light. For glass artist Takeoka Kensuke, the appeal of glass lies in its unpredictability. Fascinated by a material that never behaves entirely as expected, he developed the uroko texture through his own exploration rather than inheriting it from an established tradition. With each new moment, the vessel continues to change, quietly revealing the beauty found in movement, variation, and the passage of time. On the underside of each piece, the 竹 (take) of Takeoka and the む (mu) of MUSUBI KILN are hand-engraved by the artist.