Japanese Scopes

"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 shiney snowflakes, dichroic glass diamonds, and fancy solder 'candle drips' under the.…

"Happy Rainbow Flower" was created by Japanese artist, MIKIO! This scope features handpainted alcohol-ink, in vivid swirling rainbow colors, on holographic-glitter art paper, which is placed underneath an acrylic body, and a glittery clear acrylic...…

"Mandala" is a magical handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Hiroshi Wakabayashi. The body is made from copper and features embelishments of Lapis Lazuli, and other stones, set into glittery polymer clay and stamped with the title 'MANDALA'. There…

"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…

"Pure - Medium" is a cheerful handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Motohiro Sato. The body is handmade with swirled green, lime, and white glass and has a non-turning, oil-filled, clear glass object globe containing beautiful, delicate, handmade.…

"Pure - Medium" is a cheerful handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Motohiro Sato. The body is handmade with swirled pink, orange, and white glass and has a non-turning, oil-filled, clear glass object globe containing beautiful, delicate, handmade…

"Oiran" is a lovely handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Koji Nazuka. The body features gorgeous, shimmery, hand-pained art paper under glass. Scope has a non-turning, oil-filled object chamber containing delicate, tiny, twisted-wires in bright..…

"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…

"Spiral" is an absolutely dazzling handheld Kaleidoscope by Japanese artists Kyoko and Toru Kiribayashi. The clear, ridged, twisty acrylic body of this scope has underlying mylar which makes it super shiny with vivid color flashes that you can see no…

"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 glassworked..…