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 – Woodwork & Lacquerware by Mutsumi Goto
This week we received new work by craftsman Mutsumi Goto. His studio sits at the foothills of Mount Asama, and he uses these natural surroundings as inspiration for his woodwork.
Simple Shapes – New Ceramics at OEN Shop by Mushimegane Books
New works from Misa Kumabuchi, her glazes are made from locally sourced materials, such as sand, rock and other minerals and objects that she finds on trails near her studio.
New Maker & Feature – Lacquerware by Akihiko Sugita at OEN Shop
Situated in the beautiful landscape of Kanazawa in Ishikawa prefecture, here Akihiko Sugita crafts his fine wooden objects by hand which are then hand finished with lacquer.
Back In OEN Shop – Water Cup by Swedish Potter Stefan Andersson
Stefan has now returned to his original concept for the Water Cup, firing this new selection using oil, also layering on the porcelain slip thicker to create a frosty looking glaze.
New Work at OEN Shop – ReiRABO Collection by Yumiko iihoshi
Yumiko iihoshi has produced this new series titled ReIRABO, Irabo being a type of Korean pottery that was admired by Japanese tea-masers as they embodied a “high aesthetic ideal”.
New Work at OEN Shop – Natural Wooden Bowls by Jonathan Leech
It’s been a while since we last received a fresh batch of bowls from Jonathan Leech, so today we're pleased to showcase these beautiful wooden vessels by the English maker himself.
Loose Leaf – A Plant & Flower Project by Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler
Wona Bae's background in Japanese Ikebana and Kokozi, the Korean equivalent, helped her develop this nursery-cum-studio titled Loose Leaf in Melbourne, Australia.
Japanese Tea Wares at Everyone’s Tea
A showcase of some imagery from 'Everyone's Tea'. Owned by Kohei Yamamoto, their concept is to enhance peoples lives with rustic elegance and quiet simplicity.
Objects of Use, Oxford
I’m always on the lookout for shops and places displaying honest well-made objects which are both functional and visually appealing. I often find myself taking the simplest of objects and being immersed in the details and intricacies within. The ones which look great on a shelf and do an equally i
Architectural, Interior & Furniture Inspiration at Al Que Quiere
Looking for some wacky and wonderful inspiration in the design field? Look no further than Al Que Quiere, it's been my go to site for a little while and I always seem to end up there through my reader. Although some of the designs and photographs are slightly off-beat for my personal style, you can'
Paper & Tea, Berlin
I love coming across shops that are on the same wavelength as our own. Some may see this as a conflict of interest, but I see it as supporting a certain thinking pattern and lifestyle that we admire. The more people that get involved and become aware of crafts and design in general, the greater amou