Experience Serenity – Elemense Collection by Nippon Kodo
Established in 2018 by designer Takuhiro Shinomoto, the Elemense series was brought to fruition in 2021 through Nippon Kodo, one of Japan’s oldest incense manufacturers. The Elemense series features five unique fragrances, each inspired by one of the five elements. Using only the finest raw ma
Otto Bowl & Plate by Toshifumi Momose
Introducing the Otto Bowl & Otto Plate from our exclusive Otto Series – a collection where artistry meets functionality. The name “Otto,” meaning “8” in Italian, reflects the elegant 8-degree carving that defines each piece’s signature lines and graceful asymmetry. This unique angle
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Wooden Trays by Mori Kougei
There are certain methods that craftsmen use that can completely blow your mind. Today’s maker Hiroyuki Mori is based in Tokushima, Japan and is using one of them. He specialises in the technique of ‘Tsukiita’ that requires the use of thin, paper-like sheets of wood that are then bonde
New Feature – A Look Inside the Workshop of Akiko Ken Made
Even though some of our features are short and sweet, I think it’s important to see inside the maker’s studio and get a sense of their working methods. Seeing an object on the computer screen you sometimes fail to recognise the dedication, skill, and human connection behind such craft. For this
Toshifumi Momose’s Hinoki Series
The work of Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose! His eye for contemporary design has seen him craft a series in collaboration with industrial designer Keita Hanazawa ...
Cast Cairns – Sand Cast Bronze Stones by Designer Joseph Magliaro
Joseph Magliaro lives in New York and works in the art and design fields but this series titled Cast Cairns is particularly fascinating as he worked with the bronze workers at the Carl Auböck factory in Vienna.
A Formal Sparseness – Unique Quilts Handmade by Artisans for Bosna Quilts
Lucia Lienhard-Giesinger in Bregenz, Austria founded Bosna Quilts in collaboration with a number of Bosnian artisans to create these special contemporary quilts all crafted by hand.
A Sense of Wholeness – Metal Sculpture by German Artist Rüdiger Seidt
Rüdiger's sculptures are handmade at his studio located in a disused factory in the northern part of the Black Forest, a mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany.
The Scent of Sakai – A Series on Japanese Craftsmen by Filmmaker Edwin Lee
This short video series by Edwin Lee focuses on Japanese craftsmen, which this particular piece on craftsman Kinzaburo Kitamura who makes incense sticks and fragrances in Osaka, Japan.
Warmth of Craftsmanship – Woodworks by Allison Samuels of Two Tree Studios
I was drawn to the works of Allison Samuel, an artist and maker who owns a studio called Two Tree Studios in Brooklyn, New York and handcrafts these beautiful objects and utensils from wood.
The Nature of Things – A Personal Portrait of Asahiyaki in Kyoto by Robert Wiezorek
Robert Wiezorek is a German filmmaker who undertook the project of documenting the work of a traditional pottery workshop called Asahiyaki in Uji, a city just south of Kyoto in Japan.
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Designer Yumiko iihoshi
Yumiko iihoshi has always maintained a presence in our shop, early on I noticed the functionality in the objects and the beautiful glazes that she uses, so we are pleased to stock more from her.
