Glass Studio aun
A small stop in Kurashiki where glass changes the feel of your hands.
Glass Studio aun is a shop and studio in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (Honmachi 1-30, Kurashiki, Okayama). Glass artist Akihiro Eda creates glass accessories and glass pens you can choose in person. The studio moved and opened here in March 2016. Hours are 10:00-18:00, closed on Thursdays. The accessories feature dimensional patterns and a look that shifts with viewing angle or even the color of what you wear. The glass pens focus on smooth writing, plus comfort in the hand and weight balance, with variations designed for different writing styles. For visits or reservations, contact by phone or email.
Why We Love It
Start with one ink you love and use the glass pen for daily notes. Keep your pressure light and move slowly to feel the smoothness. Next, compare another pen by weight and grip comfort — your hand will tell you the difference. For accessories, try matching them with different outfit colors to enjoy how the tones shift by angle. If you want time to compare calmly, reach out for a reservation before you visit.
PROFILE About the Company / Workshop
Glass Studio aun is a shop and studio for glass accessories and glass pens made by glass artist Akihiro Eda. It relocated and opened in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter in March 2016, at Honmachi 1-30. Hours are 10:00-18:00 and it is closed on Thursdays. For visits or reservations, you can contact the studio by phone or email. Updates are also shared through the official website.
The key idea behind the glass pens is to think about the writer. Smooth writing is central, but so are grip comfort and weight balance. Everyone writes differently, so aun treats variation as a starting point. Try comparing a few pens in hand to find the one that feels most natural — slowly, without rushing.
Alongside pens, aun offers glass accessories. They can feature dimensional patterns and a look that shifts with angle or outfit color. Transparent glass carries hidden tones that change under light. Looking at pens and accessories together can help you discover the colors you're drawn to.
Because the shop and studio are in the same place, it's easier to ask questions while you choose. Contact is available by phone and email, and planning a visit can give you time to compare calmly. Adding a stop like this to a Kurashiki walk can turn a travel memory into something you use every day.
A shop and studio in the Bikan Quarter
Located at Honmachi 1-30 in Kurashiki's Bikan area, aun is both shop and studio. It relocated and opened here in March 2016. Hours are 10:00-18:00, closed on Thursdays. It's an easy stop during a walk, and you can ask questions while you choose.
Glass pens designed for the writer
aun's glass pens aim for smooth writing, but also consider how they feel in the hand and how the weight sits. Writing habits vary, so the lineup is built around variety. Comparing in person helps you find the one that fits your grip naturally.
Accessories that shift with light and color
The accessories can show dimensional patterns and a look that changes with viewing angle or what you wear. The glass holds subtle movement of light. Pairing a pen and an accessory together can create a cohesive "hand" palette.
Clear contact for visits and reservations
For visit inquiries or reservations, contact by phone (+81-86-489-0988) or email ([email protected]). Having a set time makes it easier to compare calmly. With pieces that can differ one by one, a relaxed pace matters.