New at OEN – Ceramics by Atsushi Ogata
Atsushi Ogata is a talented potter based in Nara prefecture, known for its picturesque countryside and close proximity to cultural hubs like Osaka and Kyoto. His Hakeme cup, plate, and bowl are shining examples of his craftsmanship. Each piece is carefully crafted on the wheel, and finished with a u
The Art of Incense – Inside Nippon Kodo Studio
Exploring the art of incense making is a true labor of love that requires a deep understanding of the senses and an unwavering commitment to quality. This is precisely what Nippon Kodo embodies as one of Japan’s oldest producers of incense. Nippon Kodo’s products have unique fragrances t
New at OEN – Incense by Elemense
We are excited to announce the arrival of the Elemense series by Nippon Kodo. This series was founded in 2018 by designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and brought to life in 2021 by one of the oldest producers of incense in Japan. The Elemense series boasts five unique fragrances, each inspired by one of the
New at OEN – Teapots by Iwachu
We had a lot of fun photographing a selection of new styles from Japanese teapot manufacturer IWACHU. Founded in 1902, IWACHU continues the tradition of Nanbu Tekki, a form of metalwork from back in the Edo period. Although these teapots are more traditional in style, the classic forms and simple pa
15% off at OEN – For a Limited Time Only
We don’t do it often but we wanted to show our appreciation to all of our supporters by offering a 15% discount on our Holiday Gift Guide collection. This is the perfect time to pick up some handmade gifts for family and friends. Use code BLKFRI at the checkout to receive the discount on any [
New at OEN Shop – The Elemense Series
A new release in the shop today is the collaborative effort between Japanese designer Takuhiro Shinomoto and Nippon Kodo, one of the oldest producers of incense in Japan. The Elemense series consists of five fragrances referencing the five elements. Nippon Kodo has taken the highest-quality natural
New at OEN Shop – Fresh Stacking Block Colour Ways
We are pleased to introduce these two new Stacking Block variants by Japanese design studio A4. By using the skills of the talented woodworkers in the area of Yoshino, each set is carefully bevelled by hand from a mixture of natural wood to produce sculptural play objects for the home. Explore the c
New at OEN – Ceramics by Fumihiro Toda
Today we showcase this awesome pottery by Japanese artist Fumihiro Toda that’s in our shop. Residing in Tokorozawa, a small city in Saitama, Toda spent most of his early years in Gifu studying under a talented potter in this area. Fumihiro Toda’s work combines both a rustic clay body wit
OEN Feature – The Hornvarefabrikken Workshop
I have been fascinated with how things are made from a young age, so it’s great to look inside the workshops of our makers and see some of the techniques used to produce their wonderful objects by hand. This time we highlight the work of Hornvarefabrikken in Denmark. Thanks to designer Sara Br
New at OEN – Mini Zen Gardens by FUJIGOKE
We are now shipping all of our Mini Zen Gardens produced by FUJIGOKE directly from our studio in the UK. There is a small selection available in both the small and large sizes. These awesome sets make the perfect gift and feature a ‘freeze-dried’ moss that makes it possible to produce yo
Buy 1 Get 1 Free – OEN Issue 1 & 2 Bundle
Until this coming Sunday, we are offering our OEN Issue 1 & Issue 2 Bundle for the price of only one book (only £22 GBP or approx $26 USD). These books have been my passion project and took approximately a year or more each to complete. We meet many makers and visit interesting architecture ac
New in the Shop – Paper Containers by forc
We are proud to introduce forc, a new project that’s a collaboration between Gifu based paper factory Maruta, the craftsmen at mother tool in Tochigi, and the design talents at FULLSWING. Each container is crafted using strips of paperboard that are cut and then bent in to shape. The material
