New at OEN Shop – Lacquer Objects by Kanazawa Craftsman Akihiko Sugita
New work by Akihiko Sugita, a young craftsman who respects the traditional values of lacquer production, but at the same time looks forward to create modern shapes and finishes.
New at OEN Shop – A Look Inside the Mjolk Volume IV Publication
John from Mjolk was kind enough to send over a selection of exclusive imagery from inside their new publication, Mjolk Volume IV, which interviews creatives like Keisuke and Michiko Iwata.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Potter Shinko Nakanishi
Born in Osaka, Shinko currently resides in the small town of Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture. All of his ceramics are wood-fired and the rich clay is dug just outside his studio.
Bond Between & Object & Beholder – Makiji Lacquer Bowl by Yusuke Tazawa
This week saw the arrival of new work by Yusuke Tazawa, most prominently the Black Walnut Tray, the Thin Dish, but also a different take on the Makiji Bowl that he previously made for the shop.
Objects that Glimmer – Lacquerware by Maiko Okuno at OEN Shop
This new selection of lacquer vessels and plates by Japanese woodworker Maiko Okuno at OEN shop have real charm and character. Something that you often only see in Japanese lacquerware.
New Work at OEN Shop – Brass Spoons and Dishes by Ruka Kikuchi
Ruka Kikuchi, also known by his nickname Lue Brass, has produced these new dishes and selection of cutlery for OEN shop. They will slowly patina and change over time.
New Maker at OEN Shop – Ceramics by Japanese Pottery Takeshi Ohmura
Here we present some ceramics from Takeshi Ohmura, which are now available to buy in the shop. These are the kind of works that you use on a daily basis and get better with age. Enjoy.
Flecked and Mottled – New Pottery at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
When this new pottery by Mushimegane Books arrived in the shop it really brought home to me the importance of the glazing and how the small details can make a lot of impact.
Patterns & Fine Details – Fresh Metalwork in OEN Shop by Rieko Fujimoto
It’s been a long time since we last highlighted the work of Japanese metal craftsman Rieko Fujimoto, all of which are handcrafted by Rieko at her studio in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture.
Crackle Slips & Glaze Effects – Ceramics by Potter Shinobu Hashimoto at OEN Shop
Although in some cases Shinobu Hashimoto’s work is very understated, using black slips with gold tones shining through, he also makes pieces that are bold and striking.
Lacquered Zelkova Bowl – Handmade by Hiroyuki Sugawara for OEN Shop
Japanese maker Hiroyuki Sugawara has crafted this special wooden bowl for us here at OEN, which has been hand turned on his lathe at his studio in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture.
Chopsticks and Spoons – New Work from Hornvarefabrikken at OEN Shop
This week we received a fresh new shipment from Hornvarefabrikken at OEN shop, so I thought I would present a few new objects here which include some chopsticks and spoons.