Deep Beautiful Blue – Japanese Indigo Farmers and Dyers BUAISOU
BUAISOU are indigo farmers and dyers based in Tokushima, Japan and pride themselves on controlling the whole process from start to finish by using traditional techniques.
Crafted by True Enthusiasts – dk3 Furniture by Jacob and Ann Plejdrupand
Dk3 Furniture, founded by Danish designers Jacob Plejdrupand and his wife Ann Plejdrupand, started their company with the idea to re-establish some of the classics that have since been forgotten.
When Pottery Meets Design – Ceramic Collection by Taiko Amont for OKRO
I was very much intrigued by this ceramic collection by Switzerland-based Japanese potter Taiko Amont for OKRO, a company who develops objects in collaboration with different designers.
A Convergence of Cultures – Crafted Textiles by Swedish Design Studio Oyyo
Oyyo, a Swedish design studio and producer of textile interior products, was founded by Lina Zedig and Marcus Åhrén focusing not only on handicraft but also how we can connect cultures.
Not All Those Wander Are Lost – Vertical Configurations by Artist Jose Dávila
This series by Mexican artist Jose Dávila is a collection of sculptural forms that experiment with the notion of shooting upward vertically, also incorporating a mixture of materials to add contrast.
Fresh Design Perspective – Wooden Chairs by Danish Studio Sibast Furniture
Anna and Ditlev Sibast, who are now owners of Sibast Furniture, borrowed their grandfather's design and gave it a fresh vision, crafting beautiful furniture that is bound to stand the test of time.
Searching for Tactile Quality – Textured Glass Series by Craftsman Jochen Holz
Jochen Holz's 'Textured' glass series showcases a number of vessels made using clear glass that are then pressed against unique surfaces to give a variation in surface texture.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Keisuke Okazaki
We are proud to release the first selection of pottery by Kamakura-based Japanese craftsman Keisuke Okazaki who creates these beautiful, matte finished pots that are unique in shape and colour.
New at OEN Shop – Flower Cube Series by Kentaro Ooyu of Dairoku
We are happy to update our stock at OEN shop of these special flower bud vases handcrafted from wood by artisan Kentaro Ooyu based in the northern area of Japan called Aomori.
Sometsuke – A Look Inside the Ceramic Workshop of Singama in Seto, Japan
I was lucky enough to visit the ceramic city of Seto in Japan and one workshop that particularly inspired me was the studio of Singama who specialise in the "Sometsuke" technique.
Working as One – Bespoke Furniture by Japanese Craftsman Iinuma Katsuki
Traditional Japanese carpentry has always been held in high regard and Japanese furniture maker Iinuma Katsuki is carrying this ideal forward with his simple but detailed woodwork.
Expressing Potential – Sculpture by American Artist Bill Thompson
Boston-based American Sculptor Bill Thompson showcases through perseverance and hard graft you can produce work that follows your own true path and is an expression of potential itself.