Earplugs are typically functional tools rather than fashion accessories.
But thanks to Japanese designerGenki Hirano, they are both.
The effect is as surreal as it is whimsical.
Unlike the originals, the commercial version is made from plastic.
However, they still retain a sheen that makes it look as though they were crafted from handblown glass.
Japanese designer Genki Hirano has created earbuds that resemble realistic tentacles.
They can be purchased at gashapons in various locations in Japan.
