15% off at OEN – For a Limited Time Only
We don’t do it often but we wanted to show our appreciation to all of our supporters by offering a 15% discount on our Holiday Gift Guide collection. This is the perfect time to pick up some handmade gifts for family and friends. Use code BLKFRI at the checkout to receive the discount on any [
New at OEN – Pottery by Katsufumi Baba
Today we highlight the work of Japanese potter Katsufumi Baba, a ceramic artist who is focused on crafting functional beauty from clay. Using both a stoneware and porcelain clay body, Baba’s unique ability to switch between the different clays with fluidity makes for a beautiful collection wit
New at OEN Shop – STAND Series by Mori Kougei
One of the most exciting things about supporting the makers in the shop is seeing their development and what direction they go with their design ideas. Mori Kougei, who are specialists in the production of exquisite trays crafted from natural wood, has now ventured into the furniture field with thei
New at OEN Shop – The Elemense Series
A new release in the shop today is the collaborative effort between Japanese designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and Nippon Kodo, one of the oldest producers of incense in Japan. The Elemense series consists of five fragrances referencing the five elements. Nippon Kodo has taken the highest-quality natural
New at OEN – Ceramics by Fumihiro Toda
Today we showcase this awesome pottery by Japanese artist Fumihiro Toda that’s in our shop. Residing in Tokorozawa, a small city in Saitama, Toda spent most of his early years in Gifu studying under a talented potter in this area. Fumihiro Toda’s work combines both a rustic clay body wit
New at OEN – Mini Zen Gardens by FUJIGOKE
We are now shipping all of our Mini Zen Gardens produced by FUJIGOKE directly from our studio in the UK. There is a small selection available in both the small and large sizes. These awesome sets make the perfect gift and feature a ‘freeze-dried’ moss that makes it possible to produce yo
Nature’s Inspiration – Ceramics by Keisuke Okazaki
The roots of the trees seen in the mountains and the bumpy roughness of this climate inspire the work of Japanese potter Keisuke Okazaki. Over the years he has developed a distinct style of brushing on the glaze to mimic the deep, textural qualities found in stone. This is an interesting juxtapositi
New at OEN Shop – KIYO Series by ZIKICO
We’ve been stocking works by ZIKICO since 2020 and are proud to introduce the KIYO series that just released for 2022. Besides the wonderful minimalist design, the special thing about this cutlery is the zirconia material that they are crafted from. Zirconia is produced from minerals that have
Buy 1 Get 1 Free – OEN Issue 1 & 2 Bundle
Until this coming Sunday, we are offering our OEN Issue 1 & Issue 2 Bundle for the price of only one book (only £22 GBP or approx $26 USD). These books have been my passion project and took approximately a year or more each to complete. We meet many makers and visit interesting architecture ac
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Clocks by Mori Kougei
After our last post letting you all know that our trays by Mori Kougei are eligible for free worldwide shipping, these amazing clocks by Mori Kougei just came into stock. Taking a similar approach to their tray collection, this new clock collection features both an indigo-dyed version and a natural
New in the Shop – Paper Containers by forc
We are proud to introduce forc, a new project that’s a collaboration between Gifu based paper factory Maruta, the craftsmen at mother tool in Tochigi, and the design talents at FULLSWING. Each container is crafted using strips of paperboard that are cut and then bent in to shape. The material
New in the Shop – Uzumaki Tray by Tomoaki Nakano
Today we highlight the Azumaki Tray by Japanese lacquer artist Tomoaki Nakano. This wonderful tray has been hand turned on the lathe before being sanded down and polished. The next stage is the application of lacquer, for which Tomoaki Nakano is so well known. Tomoaki focuses on applying thin layers
