Coastal Landscape – Dune House by Herbst Architects
Auckland-based Herbst Architects has created a new dwelling, the Dune House, nestled along the eastern coast of New Zealand. The house is designed to celebrate the undulating landscape that surrounds it, which is covered in the native Muehlenbeckia plant. The project comprises of a main house with t
The Art of Incense – Inside Nippon Kodo Studio
Exploring the art of incense making is a true labor of love that requires a deep understanding of the senses and an unwavering commitment to quality. This is precisely what Nippon Kodo embodies as one of Japan’s oldest producers of incense. Nippon Kodo’s products have unique fragrances t
Now Available – Ripple Paperweights
Our beautiful handmade glass paperweights are handcrafted in Nagano by the talented glass artist Rie Furukawa. Rie takes inspiration from the landscape to create unique and stunning pieces, using a deep, radiant tone that is achieved through a process of mechanical polishing. By choosing to polish o
Mastering Kumihimo – Kumi Scarves by SCMP
French design firm SCMP Design Office has released a stunning collection of scarves, the Kumi Scarves Collection for Ryukobo, that looks more like a modern piece of art than an ordinary scarf. Inspired by one of the 350 Kumihimo techniques that Japanese craftsman Mr. Fukuda and his family have maste
New at OEN – Incense by Elemense
We are excited to announce the arrival of the Elemense series by Nippon Kodo. This series was founded in 2018 by designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and brought to life in 2021 by one of the oldest producers of incense in Japan. The Elemense series boasts five unique fragrances, each inspired by one of the
