Taro Tabuchi, Wood-Fired Kiln Porcelain
This is possibly the first time this year that I've come across a selection of imagery from an artist that's just too vast. It's that expansive that the 15 images I placed here in my opinion are nowhere near enough to represent the message that I want to convey, but I guess you've got to work with w
Murata Yoshihiko, Japanese Lacquer Artist
Wow. Incredible work by Japanese Artist Murata Yoshihiko who works with lacquer, this isn't a process that I'm really familiar with but I decided to root around a bit to find some information on this art. From what I found out it seems like Murata uses a maple wood to create these fantastic sculptur
Tortoise Life, A Look Inside
Every so often I come across shops that resonate with me and seem to be on the same wavelength as us who work here, usually these stores sell totally abstract functional products or items that I've never seen before. It's a pleasure to view objects like these seen here and it peaks my interest in de
Ornaments by Nobuho Miya, Kamasada Ironware
I’m not usually one to bring across a small selection of items, I prefer putting together a post that’s more substantial with captions and all the relevant information. Today I guess is an exception, these ornaments by Kamasada Ironware really grabbed by attention from Japan and I couldn’t let
Akiko’s Pottery
Finding beautiful objects isn't always an easy task, usually the best stuff is hiding away somewhere unusual, but I have to admit it's nice when things just seem to fall into your lap. Luckily last night I came across this fantastic web store named Totokaelo, they're actually a shop that I've seen a
Imagery from Mushimegane Books
Since we shared the short film on Bornholm based potter Anne Mette Hjortshøj last week I've been craving a good set of ceramics or pottery, and thankfully I found something I wanted to share with you all on that front just before the turn of the week. Typically we're heading to Japan, however the c
Catalogue Imagery from Truck Furniture
It's only by chance that I came across this, but whilst browsing around for a collection of ceramics earlier I stumbled upon the Truck Furniture website which has been updated recently with a handful of catalogue images. Their honest approach to photographing their products has always been a big hit
Lacquered Paper-Objects by Nendo
The talented individuals at Japanese design studio Nendo were kind enough to send me these photos of this wonderful new project that they've undertaken titled "Lacquered Paper-Objects". Basically they've produced a small container which has been created using a 3D printer that cuts, stacks and paste
Hiroshima House from Suppose Design Office
The Japanese designers never cease to amaze me when it comes to architecture because of the sheer lengths they will go in order to connect their homes to the surrounding environment. This innovative house from the quirkily named "Suppose" design office attempts to bring the outside inside, implement
Collection of Works from Nikko
In search of ceramics and pottery Japan is always the best place to start I find, as their history and heritage makes for a sort of mecca of all things craft. Take this particular company that we're highlighting today as an example, Nikko was founded way back in 1908 by Lord Maeda and his local nobl
Spirit and Skill Film Series by Zibasan Hyogo
We're big fans of Japanese craft here so this film series that has been put together by Zibasan Hyogo was a breath of fresh air on my internet travels this morning. Tramnesia have been our go to guys recently but it was nice to come across some other entities highlighting handmade products, the more
Selection of Work from Kengo Kuma & Associates
Browsing through their webpage today I was finding it a real struggle to pin down just one project that I wanted to share from Kengo Kuma & Associates architects. Their portfolio was too good not to be shared though, so as a solution I've pieced together a selection of work they've put together over
