# Rain-Inspired Glass Bottles The Delicate Nendo Bottles Channel the Japanese Language By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-bottles References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369150/Gorgeous-Nendo-Designed-Glass-Bottles-Each-Filled-With-A-Different-Kind-Of-Rain/?interstital_shown=1) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/) The [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass) bottles designed for the [Maison&Objet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-art1) trade fair in Paris, France, this year are unlike traditional glass creations. Although simple and sleek at first glance, the exteriors boast delicate details that happen to be inspired by rain. Specifically channeling the different ways of describing rain in the Japanese language, the Nendo bottles have their own individual personalities. For instance, one of the Nendo bottles appear to be covered in thick vertical strands of rain, which is meant to symbolize a torrential downpour referred to as 'niwaka-ame.' As is quoted on [Design Taxi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad), the design of the Nendo bottles "was a way to reflect the fine nuances and sensibilities of Japanese as a language." The results are aesthetically gorgeous creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rain-inspired Design:** Creating products that incorporate rain-inspired designs can offer a unique aesthetic appeal and cultural connection. - **Cultural Symbolism:** Incorporating cultural symbols, like different ways of describing rain in a language, can add depth and meaning to product designs. - **Attention to Detail:** Focusing on delicate details in product design can elevate the aesthetic appeal and create a sense of uniqueness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Glassware:** Glassware industry can explore rain-inspired designs to create visually stunning and unique products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can incorporate cultural symbolism, like rain descriptions in different languages, to create products that resonate with consumers. - **Design and Marketing:** Design and marketing industry can leverage attention to detail in product design to create compelling and differentiated brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuwa-fuwa-collection.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection.md) - [Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Sculptural Glass Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles.md) - [Artistic Perfume Bottle Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-perfume.md) - [Artisanal Pour Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pour-bottles.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md) - [Stupa-Inspired Glass Perfume Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-turrell-1.md)