We are pleased to introduce these special handcrafted mobiles by workshop Mother Tool in Japan that were made to link old technology with new and bring a sense of play to any space.
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Documenting Tradition – Masters of Japan by Photographer Giacomo Bruno
This particular series that I picked out was captured by Italian photographer Giacomo Bruno from his travels in Japan that document a selection of Japanese craftsmen working in various fields.
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New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Ceramics by Japanese Potter Makoto Saito
We are very proud to release a special selection of pottery handcrafted on the pottery wheel by young, talented Japanese ceramic artist Makoto Saito at his studio in the city of Seto in Japan.
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Tradition & Innovation – Furniture Handcrafted by Mokkou Yamagen
Mokkou Yamagen, headed by craftsmen Genki and Mizuki Nishiyama, really are artists at stripping back any unnecessary elements and letting the beauty of the wood shine through.
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New at OEN Shop – Fujii Works Lacquerware Available for Pre-Order
Back in stock at OEN shop from Fujii Works is the ever popular Round Horse Chestnut Tray, Nested Urushi Bowls, White Lacquer Tray, and a selection of other objects handmade in Japan.
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Timeless in Nature – A Look at Chochikukyo House in Oyamazaki, Kyoto
As part of our travel series we take a visit to Chochikukyo House in Kyoto Prefecture that was designed in the 1920’s and integrates both Japanese and Western techniques respectively.
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Shared Respect for Craftsmanship – FIN/JPN Friendship Collection by Artek
To mark the 100 year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan Artek have produced this collection where they have collaborated with leading Japanese and Finnish designers.
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Organic Architecture – Yodoko Guest House by Frank Lloyd Wright in Hyogo, Japan
We take a visit to the beautiful Yodoko Guest House in Hyogo, Japan designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1918 that has now been restored and opened for the public to enjoy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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