Makiko Inoya

Colorful and unique. Delicate, yet with a hint of wildness.

From her studio-home nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Kanazawa, designer and glass artist Makiko Inoya creates vibrant accessories and objects, each piece full of life and character.

At the heart of her work lies a deep memory of nature. Growing up in Muroran, Hokkaido, surrounded by the sea, marine life such as sea anemones, sea urchins, and scallops were always part of her everyday world.

“As I travel, I can’t help but stop by aquariums whenever I find one,” she says. “I’m especially drawn to the colorful, almost chaotic beauty of tropical sea anemones and coral.”

These vivid colors and organic forms found in nature continue to inspire and shape her creations.