Ryukyu Glass

Colorful recycled glass from Okinawa, born from post-war bottle reuse.

Ryukyu Glass is a colorful blown glass craft from Okinawa that developed its distinctive character in the post-World War II era, when artisans creatively repurposed discarded bottles from American military bases as raw material. The recycled glass produced vibrant, slightly irregular vessels in tropical blues, greens, and amber that perfectly captured Okinawa's warm, relaxed spirit. Today Ryukyu Glass is made from new materials but retains its signature bold colors, playful bubbles, and organic hand-blown forms.