I am selling My collection of Ayako Hattori Beads. 10 will be available. These are all one of a Kind Art Glass pieces. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.

Accomplished glass artist Ayako Hattori is known internationally for her extraordinary tonbodama. She produces breathtaking little worlds in glass, miniature gardens and ponds representing a slice of Japanese nature. She creates tiny murrine of traditional Japanese flowers and wildlife, placing them with care in smooth beads alive with texture and movement beneath their surfaces. Her beads are little wonderlands, so realistic in their tiny worlds that you could almost hear the water trickling through the stream and feel the breeze on your face

Tonbo-dama directly translates to “dragonfly eyes,” and Ayako explains further:   “Glass beads are called tonbo-dama in Japanese. Tonbo means dragonfly. Dama is a sequential voicing of Tama. Tama means something round. It is said the reason (for the name) is that dragonfly has large, beautiful eyes.”

 Like most Japanese lampwork artists, she uses Satake and Kinari glass; the viscosity and low melting point of Satake glass allows flexibility when setting murrine,. “I usually use Japanese lead glass, mostly Satake glass. It has a low melting point and much viscosity. It is very good for my flower murrine work. I can rake, spread, and plunge-cut murrine on my bead. It makes my flower realistic

Ayako has shown her work in exhibitions and galleries in the United States and Japan, including the 7th Annual Bead Invitational at Pismo Fine Art Glass gallery in Denver and several solo exhibitions at Bubbles gallery in Tokyo.

All beads will be shipped insure priority in flat rate small boxes. Care will be given to insure your delivery arrives safe and intact.

These Items are not returnable and sold as is. My apologies for this but eBay scammers have made it so that we have to sell non-returnable for any items over $50.00

 

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These Glass Bead Art Items are not returnable and sold as is. My apologies for this but eBay scammers have made it so that we must sell non-returnable for many items.

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We strive to describe our items as best as possible and will not sell any items in less than good condition. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the item, it may be returned within 30 days in unworn and same condition as sold with any tags still attached if applicable. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges on ALL purchases. Please contact us with any issues before returning so that we may assist you in any way possible. Vintage and Couture items are NOT RETURNABLE. Please ask any questions prior to any purchase. We are always glad to help and want to ensure your satisfaction and a confident purchase.