New at OEN Shop – Traditional Japanese Pottery by Nankei Studio
Nankei are a ceramic studio based in the city of Yokkaichi in Japan. They specialise in the production of traditional teapots using classic but timeless designs that date back hundreds of years. This particular area of Japan is known for a fine natural clay that’s fairly smooth in texture. Nan
600 Year Old Tradition – Short Film on Japanese Indigo Dyeing
Who doesn’t enjoy learning more about the making process? Indigo dyeing is such a mystical and unique craft that turns a simple leaf in to a wonderful deep dark blue. Japanese studio Mori Kougei have intertwined this ancient craft with their classic woodworking skill. By using local dyers in t
Free Shipping Worldwide – Wooden Stacking Blocks by A4
For a limited time only the popular Wooden Stacking Blocks by Japanese studio A4 are eligible to be shipped worldwide for free! Each set is handcrafted by woodworkers in Nara, Japan where they make sure they perfectly balance in this free-form manner. Construct them in various formations and see wha
New at OEN Shop – Japanese Ceramics by Potter Makoto Asebi
Looking for classic but contemporary pottery? Look no further than Makoto Asebi’s work produced at his studio in Kamakura, a city located just outside of Tokyo. Makoto is able to achieve this unique matte surface by applying a white slip and firing at a high temperature. The resulting finish i
New at OEN Shop – Browse our Gift Guide for Holiday 2021
Today we have released our updated Gift Guide for this upcoming holiday season that highlights all of the works in the shop that will be sent out immediately from our studio. There are some perfect gifts waiting for you. All of the pieces in this collection are shipped via FedEx and will arrive in a
New at OEN Shop – Brassware by Takeo Suhara of Yuta Craft
Just as the different clays in pottery bring a sense of depth and mystery, so does the weight and purity of a metal. I haven’t really discussed Takeo Suhara’s work in much detail due to the popularity of them. These beautiful brass utensils under his studio name ‘Yuta Craft’ really d
New at OEN Shop – Glassware by Rie Furukawa of matsurica
There’s something mesmerising about flat matte tones and how they have the ability to draw the eye in. Those shiny surfaces are nice, but it’s often hard to create a strong bond with an object that reflects in such a manner. Rie Furukawa of matsurica, a Japanese glass working studio in T
New at OEN Shop – Lighting by Japanese Studio Y.S.M PRODUCTS
Despite the lack of lighting in our shop it’s one of the most interesting areas of design in my opinion. The way light strikes an object ultimately plays with our overall perception, dictating the way we perceive and interact with it. I really enjoyed the work of Y.S.M PRODUCTS in Japan and I
New at OEN Shop – Stone Vases & Objects by AJI PROJECT
After last month’s successful release of the AJI PROJECT collection on our online shop, we are pleased to update their page with new works and all new photography! This particular project uses the stone found in the small town of Aji in Japan to produce these modern, handcrafted objects for th
New at OEN Shop – Minimalist Vases by Nozomi Fujii
We are blessed to share these new ceramic forms by Nozomi Fujii that just came in to stock over the last week. Nozomi’s style is ultimately minimalist, with her sharp forms that do all the talking. Each piece is made one by one on the pottery wheel at Nozomi Fujii’s location in Shizuoka.
New at OEN – A Look Inside the Mothertool Workshop in Japan
Today we showcase new photos captured inside the Mothertool Workshop in Japan who specialise in making the Tempo mobile series that has become a hit in our shop. It’s always nice to see inside these studios and understand the skill and dedication that goes in to crafting each piece. Mothertool
New at OEN Shop – Bold Geometric Prints by Formworks Studio
We just wanted to share a quick update to our range of framed prints by talented British designer Jon Llewelyn who founded his project Formworks Studio in 2016. I especially like this new range of work that has more of a grungy appeal with abstract shapes, scribbled lines and textured surfaces. Thes
