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 – 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
Maker Profile – Frying Pan JIU
It’s not often you see products that bring handcrafted techniques into the field of industrial design. For this reason, I have been fascinated by the work of Osaka-based Fujita Metal and Tokyo design studio TENT. By fusing TENT’s passion for modern design and Fujita Metal’s high-qu
New in the Shop – Cutlery by Rieko Fujimoto
Japanese metalworker Rieko Fujimoto has been hard at work over the last six months producing some stunning new cutlery for the shop. We are so pleased! I am especially fond of the ‘Both Ends’ spoon that’s been handcrafted from brass and features a scoop on one end and a small spoon
New in the Shop – Trays & Dishes by Yusuke Tazawa
There’s something so special about Japanese woodworker Yusuke Tazawa’s finishes. With a background in furniture making, Yusuke uses nature as his inspiration, using textures and tones found in the forest and incorporating them into his work. Yusuke now crafts out of his studio named Thin
New at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Makoto Asebi
Japanese potter Makoto Asebi’s work consists of two tones; black and white. This simple approach has helped him craft a cohesive series of objects that focus heavily on the perfection of form and the qualities that make up a specific glaze. The flat matte white has a wonderful luster behind th
Maker Profile – Metalworker Ruka Kikuchi
Ruka Kikuchi, also known by his nickname Lue, makes utensils and accessories out of brass in the Japanese city of Setouchi. Born in 1983 in Soja, a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Ruka trained to be a metalworker under his father Masaaki Kikuchi in early 2000. After a six-year apprenticeship, he
