KANNA GLASS

Designed by Hiroshi Yamazaki, a product designer who develops his own original brand, YAMASAKI DESIGN WORKS.

The design began with a request from the president of Kimura Glass: to create a glass “like a stone.” In response, Yamazaki proposed a form that is intentionally irregular and seemingly random.

The original form was carved from a solid conical shape using a traditional woodworking tool called a kanna, a Japanese hand plane. Rather than designing the glass around a specific purpose, the concept encourages the user to discover and decide how it should be used—much like picking up a stone and finding its own purpose.

The stated capacity indicates the recommended serving volume.

Depending on how the glass rests on the table, its appearance and character subtly change, creating a different expression with every placement.

height : 87mm
φ : 84mm
size: 150ml
weight (approx.) :153g
material : Soda-Lime Glass
Brand : Kimura Glass
designed by : Tora Urup
the country of origin : Japan