Glass work fu〜ga

Director Masae Hirokawa
Address 3-10-11 Okusawa, Otaru, Hokkaido
Tel 0134-24-6312
Fax 0134-24-6312

An Introduction to the Atelier

We produce fine glasswork using burner work methodology, a unique way of achieving fantastic works of art. Bathing the glass in a gas burner, using pincers and trowel and other tools, we craft small figurines out of glass and we are confident that you will find our studio and our products very special indeed.

An introduction to our Artisan

Masae Hirokawa


〈Brief history〉

1970 Born in Kutchan, Hokkaido
1988 Joined Otaru Kogeisha Ltd.
1989 Began studying burner work glass making
2000 Left Otaru Kogeisha Ltd.
Began producing works of art independently

Glass work fu〜ga work introduction

Clown Objet

Clown Objet

Completed in: 2004
Size: 120mm x 170mm x 70mm
Selling Price in Japan: 6,825 Yen
First, the body parts are handmade and then they are put carefully assembled during the burning process.

Cat Objet

Cat Objet

Completed in: 2004
Size: 130mm x 150mm x 70mm
Selling Price in Japan: 6,825 Yen
Cat holding many flowers. Perfect for expressing congratulations and appreciation.

Glass Wreath

Glass Wreath

Completed in: 2005
Size: 150mm x 150mm x 70mm
Selling Price in Japan: 5,775 Yen
Standing decorative glass wreath.
Cat playing a musical instrument (guitar, violin, flute)

Cat playing a musical instrument
(guitar, violin, flute)

Completed in: 2005
Size: 40mm x 90mm x 40mm
Selling Price in Japan: 3,360 Yen each
The guitar, violin and flute were each crafted individually before joining the cat on stage to create a very stylish addition to any home or office.
Cat Playing the Guitar

Cat Playing the Guitar

Completed in: 2005
Size: 220mm x 250mm x 130mm
Selling Price in Japan: 18,900 Yen
You can hang it using the part of “cat”. Cat playing the guitar under the night sky.