A large sea turtle is swimming happily in the sea.

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The sea turtle is surrounded by a beautiful pattern of hibiscus flowers, such as the ones you're likely to see when you visit Okinawa. Together, they create a charming design.

If you like it, you'll surely enjoy these tropical glasses that are perfect for summer.

Check out the Tropical Sea Turtle Glass at grape SHOP.

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Enjoy a tropical mood with the Tropical Sea Turtle Glass

It's not only the large sea turtle that's swimming happily on these glasses. If you turn the glass around and take a look...

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...you'll also find smaller sea turtles enjoying a swim!

As it turns out, it's a whole family!

In addition to the large papa sea turtle, the glass depicts two little sea turtles playing in the distance as mama sea turtle watches over them.

The heartwarming scene is sure to soothe you.

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The pattern on the Tropical Sea Turtle Glass is created using a technique called "sandblasting," in which sand is blown onto the glass at high pressure to create the pattern.

Subtle hue that can only be achieved with "Shabon Glass"

The color of the glass is also a key factor in creating a tropical atmosphere!

The beautiful light hue of the glass can only be expressed with "Shabon Glass." Shabon is a Portuguese loan word meaning soap. Just like soap bubbles, Shabon glass has a light reflective luster which is created by applying ultra-fine colored glass particles onto the surface before heating them.

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It's characterized by a lighter coloring than traditional Japanese kiriko glass.

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Both the exquisite colors of Shabon Glass and the sandblasting patterns are done by hand by skilled crafstmen. No two glasses are alike, so each one will have subtle differences for you to enjoy.

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Check out the Tropical Sea Turtle Glass at grape SHOP.

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The Tropical Sea Turtle Glass is available in four colors, each one of them well suited to the tropical design.

Green

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Pink

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Blue

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Amethyst

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Enjoy the shadows too!

After drinking or when you're not using them, you can display these glasses in a well-lit area as interior decoration and enjoy the shadows cast by their beautiful patterns.

When the light hits them, the sea turtles and hibiscus and the delicate hues of the glass are cast on the surface were they are placed, extending the tropical mood.

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Sandblasted glasses in many designs!

In addition to these glasses with their sea turtle and hibiscus design, you'll find many other charming varieties in grape Shop's sandblasted glass collection.

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How about a gift for yourself for everyday use or for a loved one?

We also have designs that are perfect for every time of the year, so we recommend having a favorite glass for each season.

Please check them out!

Check out our collection of sandblasted design glasses at grape SHOP.

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.