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
Maker Feature – Woodworker Toshifumi Momose
We just released our newest feature on Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose! At the foot of the mountains in Shizukoa City resides the workshop “Hikimonojo 639”, a renovated tea factory that’s now a woodworking studio full of lathes, turning wheels, and much more. Take a look insid
New in the OEN Shop – Japanese Lacquerware by Yusuke Tazawa
It’s really great to support the creativity behind the different makers that we represent and see them run free within their craft and experiment with new techniques that might push their craft forward. Japanese woodworker Yusuke Tazawa has done that here with his new silver and blue makiji la