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Starting March 15th (Wednesday), an exhibition by
Kazuya Nakamura, an artist active in Mie Prefecture, will begin.
Learning from Ryukyu glass, which recycles Awamori bottles,
he transforms empty bottles of the local Ise's "Fukko S-Cider"
into beautiful, light green works of art.
These glasses and vessels evoke a sense of warmth.
Kazuya Nakamura
@kazuya__nakamura
Born in Ise City in 1978.
Drawn by the charm of Okinawa, he moved there alone.
During a Ryukyu glass experience, he was captivated by the transparency
and beauty of glass, leading him to apprentice at the glass studio "Seiten."
In 2010, he returned to his hometown and opened "Deku Kobo" in Ise.
The studio's name comes from his beloved dog, who was with him in Okinawa.
Warm, Light Green Glassworks Made from Empty Bottles
The works created by Kazuya Nakamura are made from recycled glass.
They are characterized by a warm, light green hue.
In Futami-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture, known for Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks),
in a studio overlooking the sea, he handcrafts each piece
using empty bottles of the local Ise "Fukko S-Cider" as raw material.
In the glass industry, where division of labor is common, Kazuya Nakamura
personally handles all the preparations for his works, from procuring empty bottles
to washing, drying, and crushing them.
This is a very laborious process.
The Technique and Beauty of Recycled Glass Learned from Ryukyu Glass
Still, Kazuya Nakamura chooses recycled glass because
it is rooted in Okinawa, the origin of his glassmaking.
Ryukyu glass, an Okinawan glass craft, is recycled glass.
He was captivated by its warmth and apprenticed at a local studio.
He acquired the know-how of making glass using discarded Awamori bottles.
In 2010, he returned to his hometown of Ise.
He opened "Fukibari Deku Kobo."
With the recycled glass techniques learned in Okinawa as his foundation,
he breathed new life into empty bottles of local Ise cider,
creating a style that exudes warmth.
What is the local cider "Fukko S-Cider"?
The "Fukko S-Cider" used as raw material is a revival of "S-Cider,"
which was made in the wholesale district of Ise, Mie Prefecture, during the Meiji era,
after a 40-year hiatus.
It's a retro-looking cider with a somewhat nostalgic taste,
faithfully reproduced from the original manufacturing method.
Receive one "Fukko S-Cider" for every four items purchased
As a gift for purchasers, we have prepared
"Fukko S-Cider," sold at souvenir shops in Ise Grand Shrine
and difficult to obtain in the Tokyo metropolitan area!
During the exhibition period from March 15th (Wednesday) to April 13th (Thursday), 2023,
customers who purchase four of Kazuya Nakamura's works will receive
one "Fukko S-Cider" as a gift.
Furthermore, the empty bottles will be collected at the store and sent to Nakamura-san
to be used for his next creations.
*This campaign is limited to in-store purchases and does not apply to online shop.
*Please note that the number of gifts is limited.
*Regardless of the number of items purchased, a maximum of two bottles per person.
*There is a deadline for empty bottle collection. Please inquire at the store for details.
Limited exhibition from March 15th (Wednesday) to April 13th (Thursday), 2023.
Please join us in this sustainable initiative
presented by glass specialty store TSUCHI-YA and Kazuya Nakamura!
