Taisho Roman

Hirota Glass’s Taishō Roman Series draws inspiration from the romanticism and cultural optimism of Japan’s Taishō era. The term “Roman,” derived from romance, evokes dreams, passion, and adventure—qualities reflected in the soft, glowing surfaces of each vessel. The collection is produced using the revived Aburidashi Technique, in which molten glass is pressed into patterned molds and subjected to sudden temperature changes during shaping. By incorporating raw materials containing bone ash, artisans coax out delicate opalescent tones and organic, cloud-like patterns, making every piece subtly unique. Once common but now rarely practiced outside of antique workshops, this technique gives the Taishō Roman collection its nostalgic charm—an elegant fusion of historical artistry and modern daily use.