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…
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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…
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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…
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New at OEN Shop – Pre Order Glassware by Yuki Osako
Just sending a quick update to make you aware of some new pieces arriving by talented Japanese glass artist Yuki Osako. Yuki’s work has been sold out for…
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New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Potter Katsufumi Baba
After more than a 3 year absence from the shop we are pleased to receive stock from popular Japanese ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba based in Kurume, a city…
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New in the Shop – Handcrafted Lacquerware by Fujii Works
One of my favourite selection of photos on our feature section were taken by Japanese photographer Issei Kashiwagi inside the workshop of Fujii Works in Hyogo, Japan. You…
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New at OEN Shop – Copper Metal Dishes and Objects by 86400
Founded in 2018 by Nobuhisa Yamamoto and Shota Shimizu, 86400 is a Japanese design studio and brand with the concept of producing tools that can improve our daily…
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New at OEN Shop – Cutlery by Metalworker Rieko Fujimoto
Just on the outskirts of Osaka is where Japanese metalworker Rieko Fujimoto resides, crafting tableware out her quaint studio. Thanks to her fascination with collecting classic metalworking tools,…
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New at OEN Shop – Glassware Handcrafted by Saki Fujimoto
Just a quick update this week to let you know that we have now updated our selection of tableware handmade by glass artist Saki Fujimoto. We introduced Saki…
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New at OEN Shop – Indigo Dyed Trays by Mori Kougei
Indigo Dyeing at the Mori Kougei Workshop I paid homage to indigo and its properties in OEN Issue 2. On a visit to highly regarded indigo-dyer Toshiharu Furusho’s…
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New at OEN Shop – The OEN Christmas Gift Guide Part 2
Corner Cut Urushi Tray & Silver Makiji Bowl S by Yusuke Tazawa After such a good reception to the first part of our Christmas Gift Guide we decided…
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New in the Shop – Handcrafted Iron Frying Pans by JIU
I’m a big fan of rethinking everyday design and seeing if there is any improvement to be made. This is exactly what Japanese design studio TENT did with…
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