Japanese Scopes

"Snowflakes" & "Fireworks" are darling little teleidoscopes by Japanese artist Akiko Suzuki, of 'Kaleidoscope Photon'. These scopes are both 3-Mirror systems, the Snowflake (BLUE) scope has 6-Points and the "Fireworks" (BLACK) scope has 8-Points.…

"Dazzle Stella" is a cheerful handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Koji Nazuka. The body is made of smooth glass which is ribbed on the inside, Koji then airbrushes the inside of each scope in various vivid, pastel colors. This scope has a...

"Take 竹" (Japanese for Bamboo) is a fun handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Kinami. The body is made of natural Bamboo that is covered in cut-out holes that let light into the length of the scope, exposing bamboo leaves that have been etched ont…

"Candle" is a sweet little series of handheld kaleidoscopes by Japanese metal artist Mikks. The body of these scopes are made from brushed raw brass, accented with shiny snowflakes, dichroic glass diamonds, and fancy solder 'candle drips' under the..…

"Eternal Blue Ring" is a stellar modern parlor kaleidoscope by Japanese artist duo Kyoko & Toru Kiribayashi. This handmade acrylic scope features a dry, spinning, object cylinder that is filled with handmade delicate lampworked glass and dichoric…

"Anglerfish" is a whimsical handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Hiroshi Wakabayashi. This scope has a copper body in the shape of a fish, complete with fins, and gold polymer clay accents with glittery bits. His face is adorable with googly eyes…

"Stardust" is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Chikako Ishida. This triangular kaleidoscope's body is clear glass over textured silver panels. This scope has a dry, non-turning object cell that includes handmade lampworked and dichor…

"Matryoshka" (Russian Nesting Doll) and "Kokeshi" (Japanese Simple Doll) have been recreated as darling little kaleidoscopes by Japanese artist Yuko Namiki. These are non-turning, dry cell scopes, filled with colorful beads and handmade glasswork pie…

'RIN' is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Yasuko Nakazato. The body is made from beautiful slumped glass in a mix of reflective and matte, silvers and golds. The turning, oil-filled object cylinder is unique in that it is split into …

"Colors of Innocence" is a wooden handheld kaleidoscope by Chitoshi Takabayashi.  This scope has a non-turning, side-lit, fluid-filled object chamber that has a white background and includes lampworked glass.  This scope measures 5"L x 2-3/…

"Samsara #3" is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Chikako Ishida. This rectangular scope has two, clear glass over a decorative pattern sides, and two sides of textured clear glass. This scope has a dry, non-turning object cell that includes lampwork…

"Samsara #2" is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Chikako Ishida. This rectangular scope has two, clear glass over a decorative pattern sides, and two sides of textured clear glass. This scope has a dry, non-turning object cell that includes lampwork…

"Kimono" kaleidoscopes are made by Japanese artist Yasuko Nakazato. Using up-cycled, traditional Kimono fabrics under glass makes lovely imagery for the scope body. There is a non-turning, oil-filled object cell which comes in either 2 or 3 mirror...

Stainless Steel - Turning End is a glorious handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Tomoo Hosono. This sleek little scope has a smooth turning end and has a dry object cell containing delicate polarized pieces inside. Moving the turning the end to..…