glart
Sakai, OsakaSince 2016
A fusion of stained-glass-style glass and leather
Created by waji Co., Ltd., which handles everything from planning and design to manufacturing in-house, glart is a one-of-a-kind line of products that fuses genuine leather with glass. It took about a year and a half to complete and is filled with uncompromising attention to detail. Its compact size, which sits comfortably in the hand, is another part of its appeal. Skilled artisans carefully craft each piece one by one, finishing it into a gem that feels like carrying a vintage painting with you.
Real Glass with Depth and Gravitas
Commitment 1
The stained-glass sections use genuine tempered glass co-developed with Tomi glass, a company with more than 70 years of history. Processing techniques from automotive parts give it high strength, while delicate color adjustments create a chic look that harmonizes with the leather. Enjoy a realistic, characterful vintage texture that only real glass can express.
Leather You Nurture, in Beautiful Contrast
Commitment 2
We carefully select fine genuine leather whose expression you can enjoy as it changes through daily use. We use original Japanese-made leather into which artisans hand-rub wax one hide at a time, a material that lets you enjoy rich aging over time. Set beside the durable, unchanging stained glass, it creates a beautiful contrast and grows into a character all your own the more you use it.
Delicate Assembly by a Select Few Master Artisans
Commitment 3
Combining two very different materials, glass and leather, demands advanced skills and an exceptional level of concentration found nowhere else. To preserve the subtle nuances of the design, only carefully chosen master artisans are involved in production. We deliver flawless masterpieces born from an unwavering commitment to quality.
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AccessWorkshop & Flagship Store
waji exhibit store
- Official website
- havito.jp ↗