Okinawa Handcrafted Vase
Updated at 2024-09-11
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Okinawa glassware can be said to be one of the earliest models for a circular economy. After WWII, Okinawa became a territory of the United States. Bottled products, such as Coca-Cola and wine, were exported en masse to the island. The locals collected, melted, and repurposed the glass waste into wine glasses, which the American soldiers took home with them as souvenirs. When glass is remelted, impurities and air bubbles are introduced, creating a unique puffy and rough, yet welcoming texture. Ryukyu glass craftsmanship was recognized as a traditional craft in Okinawa Prefecture in 1998.
Name
Okinawa Handcrafted Vase
Giver
Takeshi Onaga, Governer of Okinawa Prefecture
Friendly States
Japan
City
Okinawa Prefecture
Language: Japanese
Area: 2,280 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,470,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Tourism is the driving force of Okinawa’s economy, followed by agriculture, which centers on sugarcane, pineapples, mangoes, bitter gourds, and sweet potatoes and supports related industries such as sugar refining and awamori brewing. Rich marine resources, including sea grapes, are also highly prized. The prefecture preserves cultural traditions in textiles, pottery, and lacquerware.
Category
Glazes and crystals、Glass、Handicrafts
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