Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure by Anita Ghasser

Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Ibikoresho by'Igikoni Competition Category.

BuronzeIbikoresho by'Igikoni· 2026

Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ibikoresho by'Igikoni Category

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The Design

About Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure

Bonsai ni igikombe cy'ikirahure cyakozwe ku binyobwa bishyushye. Umubiri wacyo ukurikiza imiterere ihumekewe n'umuriro, naho umukono wacyo washushanyijwe ku buryo uhuye n'imiterere kamere y'ikiganza kugira ngo gifatwe neza kandi mu buryo bwizewe. Ikirahure kibonerana cyerekana ibara ry'ikinyobwa kandi kigaragaza urumuri hejuru y'ubuso bwacyo bwabajwe neza. Iki gikombe gikozwe mu kirahure cya soda-lime, ikoresho rirambye ryihanganira impinduka z'ubushyuhe kandi rishobora gutunganywa bundi bushya inshuro nyinshi. Umusaruro wacyo ukoresha urusengo rw'icyuma kidafata ingese rufite umutwe ufunguka hamwe n'uburyo bwo gushonga no gushushanya ikirahure. Buri gikombe gifite ingano ya mililitiro 250, umurambararo wa milimetero 75 n'uburebure bwa milimetero 87.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Bonsai Igikombe cy'Ikirahure ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The glass mug, featuring an ergonomic handle and flame-inspired contours, offers a unique experience for enjoying warm beverages. Its handle is shaped to follow the natural curve of the hand, ensuring greater comfort and safety when holding hot liquids. Made from transparent, heat-resistant glass, the mug highlights the color of the drink and enhances the reflection of flame forms, transforming it from a simple vessel into a functional and symbolic object for savoring warm and intimate moments.
Dimensions & Packaging: The packaging is made from recycled cardboard and includes 6 pieces mugs.
Each mug: Volume 250 ml, Diameter 75mm, Height 87mm.
Tags: glass mug, glassware, mug design, tableware, glass design, glass, drinkware, borosilicate
Production Technology: The mug made from soda-lime glass. The material is known for its strength, durability and temperature resistance. it made with hinge stainless steel mold and glass melt forming process. The glass can be molded and crafted in a variety of very different shapes and thicknesses. It is an infinitely recyclable material that can be re-melted again and again minimizing waste and environmental impact.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was connecting the flame to the handle of glass while considering manufacturability due to manufacturing constraints.
Research: It was a conceptual design that started with a sketch and was brought to life and production with the help of common modeling software. Considering the primary goal of any business, which is to generate revenue and sales, the goal of this product was to showcase elegance with a conceptual design for the artistic tastes and market of the customers.
Inspiration: This mug design takes inspiration from the eternal dance of fire. Flames have always fascinated humanity-not only as a source of warmth and light, but also as a symbol of passion, transformation and energy. The presence of this essence in a practical, every day product turns this mug into a piece of art that carries deeper meaning.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2024 for Sakura Brand at Noritazeh Glass Company in Tehran, Iran, and finished in April 2025.
Operation Flow: This glass mug with a flame‑inspired body and ergonomic handle is simple to use: pour your drink, grip the handle, and sip. Its sculpted curves catch and bend light, so as liquid level changes the appearance subtly shifts a small, elegant transformation. The integrated flame form improves grip and balance while amplifying visual appeal, making each drink feel steadier and more special.
Patents: "Copyrights belong to Noritazeh Co. Anita Ghasser, 2025"
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Anita Ghasser, 2025
Main image is Image #1