Ceramics in Tune with Nature – Work by Japanese Potter Katsufumi Baba
A potter that always gives me a distinct feeling is craftsman Katsufumi Baba, picking up his work makes me think of nature itself, he has a great skill for balancing asymmetry with touch.
New Porcelain & Stoneware Pots by Katsufumi Baba at OEN Shop
Handmade by Katsufumi Baba at his studio in Fukuoka, Japan these beautiful porcelain and stoneware vessels cling to your fingers and are extremely practical for everyday use.
Pia Wüstenberg: Tale of Two Halves
A short film on designer Pia Wüstenberg's glass vessels, produced from rich gem-toned, hand-blown glass and a single wooden branch, sourced from her native Finland.
Cranewalk by Christopher Quist Kautz
Inspired by both the bird and the action, Cranewalk is a collection of beautiful and tactile housewares handmade in Montana by American woodworker Christopher Quist Kautz.
Futagami Brass Household Goods
Metal working and metal objects are quite hard to come by these days, I've not found much that has really grabbed my attention over the past year or so. The problem with these metal items is that it's hard to make something that's got real character and depth to it, usually it's either a silver func
Lifestyle and Product Imagery at Kitanosumaisekkeisha
We're regularly on the lookout for inspiring photography and lifestyle imagery, it's definitely a good reference for us in the shop since it gives us ideas and tips for our own, it's also refreshing to see how objects could be used in different environments. Take for example this shop in Japan that
Plus Minus Zero Wire Ware Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
A simple but unique selection by Plus Minus Zero in Japan, designed by the one and only Naoto Fukasawa. I suppose when you're a famous designer it gives you the chance to work on some interesting projects, this particular company being one of them who has given Naoto Fukasawa full design direction.
New in the Shop, Wood Worker Mitsuru Maeda
Today we've got a new entrant in the store who goes by the name of Mitsuru Maeda. Born in Tokyo, the Japanese craftsman has been manipulating wood for over 15 years. After working at two different workshops during his career he took the jump and started his own workshop in Toyko, where he still make
MUJI Meets IDEE, A Set of Case Studies
MUJI happens to be one of those interesting companies who offer a selection of products that sit quite close to our general aesthetic, but maybe miss out on the craft/independent element. They rarely highlight the original makers, possibly because a lot of the ideas are duplicated from the handiwork
Inside the Studio of Japanese Potter Takeryo Kawaguchi
Today I've come across another special little feature that really grabbed my attention, it's an inside look at the studio of Japanese potter Takeryo Kawaguchi. He makes some incredible pieces like bowls, cups and tea pots so it's great to see the process and the environment that he creates in. He wa
Homewares and Lifestyle Imagery at Stroll Store
It's always great to see lifestyle imagery of ceramics, furniture and other objects as it gives you an idea of how these pieces function in a real world environment. It's something we're looking to add into our shop in the near future but it's quite hard to master, we've tried lots of options, both
Ceramics and Stoneware by Matthias Kaiser
I've known and cooperated with Matthias Kaiser for quite a while now, he's a great guy with a unique talent. If you haven't seen his works before Matthias makes porcelain objects such as vases and bowls, he also produces stoneware items like teapots and plates, sometimes you may even see him dabble
