Hand crafted blown glass made with love from Japan. Size: H: 11.5cm W: 6cm*Size might varies slightly due to handmade nature of the product.Food safe, but not microwave/dishwasher/freezer safe as the item is not heat resistant and fragile. Shipping for all Yukako Shima items will be domestic only with a fixed priced ($25). If the item is oversized (above 12 cm) or the order has more than 3 items, there might be additional shipping fee. Please contact us to a quote on the shipping fee. The item will be shipped out through USPS priority mail or Fedex. If you have any questions regarding shipping, please feel free to contact us anytime. You can also choose to pick up in the store to avoid shipping cost :) --- Yukako Shima is a Japanese glass artist who specializes in creating adorable blown glass art. She began her glass journey while majoring in glassmaking at Joshibi University. Fascinated by the fun process of blown glass, she chose it as her medium. During college, Yukako suddenly wondered what stuffed animals would be like if they were made of glass. After numerous experiments creating cute stuffed animals with her favorite blown glass techniques, her unique style was born. Her artwork is simple, yet with just a millimeter of difference, the facial expressions of her pieces can go from "just right" to "very wrong." Every piece of her glassware meets Yukako’s standard of “stuffed animal perfection.” If you’re wondering why there are no cats in her collection, her response is something that all cat lovers can relate to: “I can’t create a cat that is cuter than cats themselves!” Yukako is still on her journey to improve, and one day, she hopes to confidently create her favorite animal—cats. Yukako believes that stuffed animals universally deliver joy and a calming effect, so she hopes you will feel the same when you see her art.
