Timeless Appeal – A Visit to Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa in Kyoto, Japan
Continuing our series of adventures from Japan is a visit to Katsura Rikyu, or Katsura Imperial Villa, in Kyoto, Japan. We were able to photograph the gardens and surround property one morning.
New Feature – Inside the Studio of Japanese Metalworker Rieko Fujimoto
We release a series of photos from inside the studio of Japanese craftsman Rieko Fujimoto, we visited her studio in Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture where she makes her metal cutlery by hand.
New in at OEN Shop – Brass Cake Server & More by Ruka Kikuchi of Lue Brass
Talking to Ruka Kikuchi and he notified me of a new object that he had been hand crafting, so we decided to stock a small selection in the shop and are presenting the new arrival here today.
Garden in the Sky – A Visit to Miho Museum in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
We visit Miho museum in the mountains of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Designed by I. M. Pei, a beautiful building that is full of detail and works with nature to create something truly special.
Unpredictable Surfaces – Functional Ceramics by Potter Mayumi Yamashita
In ceramics the glazes tend to shine as they react with the clay and heat, but I enjoyed these tones created by Mayumi Yamashita, also the techniques she has used to create contrast in the surfaces.
Back in at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Fukuoka Based Potter Katsufumi Baba
Just a quick post for all our readers who were interested in the ceramics handmade by Japanese potter Katsufumi Baba, a new selection of his work has now come back in to stock.
Back in at OEN Shop – Lipped Vessel & Lunch Box by Woodworker Maiko Okuno
Just arrived is a lipped lacquer vessel and lacquer lunch box, two very special objects from Japanese woodworker Maiko Okuno, both of which are crafted by hand at her studio in Japan.
Back in at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Chestnut Lacquer Boxes by Fujii Works
These new boxes by Fujii Works are back in at OEN shop and come in small and large and have been handmade with a horse chestnut lid by Japanese woodworkers Kenichi and Minako Fujii.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Yumiko Yasufuku
Yumiko Yasufuku is trained as an interior designer but later went on to make pottery as a hobby, which is now her full-time job, making rustic but contemporary pottery out of her studio in Gifu city.
New at OEN Shop – Selection of Ceramics by Japanese Potter Akihiro Nikaido
Akihiro Nikaido is one of the more popular artists in the shop and has a very strong following in Japan, so we are pleased to present a small selection of new works in the shop.
New at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Walnut, Cherry & Oak Tea Boxes by Fujii Works
In our last shipment from Fujii Works we tested the waters in regards to stocking their new tea containers, but thanks to their popularity we asked Kenichi and Minako Fujii if could make some more.
New at OEN Shop – Quirky & Characterful Woodwork from Studio KUKU
When we saw the collection of woodworks made by Studio KUKU we were drawn in by the quirkiness mixed with the functionality and wanted to represent them here in the shop.
