It was introduced in the NY Times 🗽📰, a glass jewelry brand from Japan called 【bubun】 run by a couple.

Did you know?

I came across some wonderful jewelry on Instagram.

The brand's name is "bubun."

It is pronounced "bubun."

This unit was started in 2016 by Megumi Jin, who studied glass art, and Nobuyuki Jin, who has continued to create flat works. They are popular artists who hold solo and group exhibitions and participate in international art fairs. They are also a married couple.

I recently learned about it, but it has actually been featured in The New York Times and is internationally recognized.

I want the jewelry to become a "part" of the person wearing it.

The name "bubun" carries this message.

Based in Kofu, Yamanashi, the glass jewelry is handcrafted one by one in their workshop, and it is delicate, beautiful, and ephemeral.

I am drawn to motifs that resemble the cosmos or cells, with the same shapes repeating.

Please take a look ♡

I think the fastest way to understand the world of bubun is to see it for yourself ♡

First, let me introduce the particularly popular [organ] series earrings among their many designs.

"Organ" means "organ," and it is a collection woven from glass beads that resemble a piece of bodily tissue, crafted with transparent threads.

For example, this piece connects three differently sized glass beads in a fan shape.

Doesn’t it feel like you are looking at a piece of art...?

There are various shapes based on the combinations of glass beads ♡

Hoop type ♡

Deformed rhombus type ♡

(Like a bunch of grapes)

The glass beads are individually carved from glass rods.

A distinctive feature is that the earring post is not fixed in one place, allowing it to be attached anywhere between the glass beads.

It works like this, allowing the earring post to be inserted anywhere ♩

Therefore, even with the same design, changing the location of the earring post allows for diagonal wear, upside-down placement, or changing the center of gravity, which is a fantastic point ♡

You can also have design with large beads like this ♡

Although the glass beads are inherently fragile, weaving them creates a charm that adds flexibility.

Indeed, glass has a hard and inorganic image...

But bubun’s jewelry gives a light and graceful impression.

It is also fascinating how it seems to waver due to the play of light and shadow ♡

There are also items made from different materials, like frosted glass…

And gold (K18) items.

Other Items ♡

Apart from the organ series, there are necklaces from the solo series made by carving glass into rods and then weaving them.

Bracelets woven into loops from glass rods.

There are various types, including geometric earrings ♡

Where can you buy it? What are the prices?

Bubun is an increasingly popular jewelry brand that is garnering attention.

It is not always available for purchase; you need to check Instagram or their website for exhibition information and limited-time online shop updates.

As of January 2023...

"Limited-time online store is scheduled to be held from late January to early February."

That’s what they say＊

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If you are interested, it’s best to follow their account to receive updates.

As for the price, it varies by product, but typically ranges from around 10,000 yen for cheaper items to about 60,000 yen for more expensive ones.

To give a few examples...

This three-bead type (glass) has an XS size priced at 17,600 yen and an M size at 19,800 yen.

The rhombus M size is 35,200 yen.

The circle type shown here is 59,400 yen.

You can check prices on the online shop.

I want to wear it at my wedding ♡

The glass jewelry brand bubun (ブブン) is simply too wonderful.

Since there are many bold designs, they could make great bridal accessories for weddings ♡

The venue's light reflecting off them would make them sparkle even more ♡

It has already gained some attention, but it seems like bubun will become even more popular, with more people discovering and owning them.

I also started to want a piece of their glass jewelry ♡