Japanese glassmaker HARIO has crafted the world’s first playable glass violin, and it’s as stunning as it is unique.

Japanese glassblowers have turned their chops to replicating the string instrument – so closely that they’ve created an extraordinary glass violin that can actually be played like the real thing.

HARIO has long been a pioneer in glass manufacturing, with its handcrafted glass violin earning official recognition from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ on March 19 as the "first playable glass violin.

HARIO has long been a pioneer in glass manufacturing, with its handcrafted glass violin earning official recognition from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ on March 19 as the "first playable glass violin."” ...