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New in the Shop – Glassware by Japanese Craftsman Mitsui Takeyoshi
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

Although I feel as though there’s been a strong movement in Europe and America to support more craftsmen, which Instagram can be partly thanked for, there’s always been…

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Experiments in Urushi – Lacquerware by Japanese Artist Genta Ishizuka
Art Posted by Mark Robinson

A maker of much fascination to me is Japanese lacquer artist Genta Ishizuka. He has used this traditional material to convey some of the contemporary ways in which…

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Simple Sophistication – Furniture by John Eric Byers
Furniture Posted by Elsa LaCock

John Eric Byers exhibits ‘beauty in simplicity’ stunningly in his range of wooden furniture. This Oregon-based designer and craftsman specialises in creating sophisticated, geometrically-inspired furniture for interior spaces.…

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New in the Shop – Metalworks by Australian Maker Kenny Son
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

Writing on the blog for more than 10 years it’s natural for me to see the progression of some of the maker’s work, not just the ones represented…

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Searching for Simplicity – Ceramics Handcrafted by Linda Ouhbi
Ceramics Posted by Kait Evensen

Even if currently based in Paris, ceramic artist Linda Ouhbi’s Moroccan heritage certainly influences her work. These unique stoneware pieces are created using hand-building and coiling techniques, allowing…

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Crafting from Within – Thoughts by Korean Ceramic Artist Kyungwon Baek
Ceramics Posted by Mark Robinson

Kyungwon has been making some waves with her beautiful sculpture that connects many ‘thoughts’ that sit between sculptural and functional and explore new possibilities in clay.

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Cast Cairns – Sand Cast Bronze Stones by Designer Joseph Magliaro
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Joseph Magliaro lives in New York and works in the art and design fields but this series titled Cast Cairns is particularly fascinating as he worked with the bronze workers at the Carl Auböck factory in Vienna.

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Unobtrusive Beauty – Handcrafted Wooden Containers for Shibui
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Shibui is a Japanese word that refers to an aesthetic of simple, unobtrusive beauty and is also a Switzerland-based company founded by designers Athanasios Babalis and Constantinos Hoursoglou.

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New Maker at OEN Shop – Pottery by Japanese Craftsman Keiji Tanaka
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

We are pleased to introduce the work of Japanese craftsman Keiji Tanaka, making a selection of unique tableware that’s contemporary with a rustic edge that cuts through nicely.

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Working as One – Bespoke Furniture by Japanese Craftsman Iinuma Katsuki
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

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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New Maker at OEN Shop – Woodworks by Japanese Craftsman Keiichi Sakai
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

Keiichi Sakai is a new maker added to the shop that I’m really proud to represent, producing a selection of handmade wooden objects from his studio in Kakamigahara city in Japan.

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Folding Patterns – Herringbone Collection by Designer Phil Cuttance
Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Phil is from New Zealand but now makes from his studio in London. This collection is a stunner and is titled ‘Herringbone’, all of which have been handmade using a specific method of moulding.

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