Just as the different clays in pottery bring a sense of depth and mystery, so does the weight and purity of a metal. I haven’t really discussed Takeo…
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New in the Shop – Hinoke Series by Woodworker Toshifumi Momose
Japanese woodworker Toshifumi Momose resides in Shizuoka where he runs his project ‘Hikimonojo 639’ from a 150 year old Japanese farm house surrounded by mountains and countryside. After…
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New at OEN Shop – Pre Order Glassware by Yuki Osako
Just sending a quick update to make you aware of some new pieces arriving by talented Japanese glass artist Yuki Osako. Yuki’s work has been sold out for…
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A Quiet Beauty – Ceramics by Warner Walcott of Magnolia
Warner Walcott had worked extensively in the fields of fashion and publishing before the founding of Magnolia Ceramics in 2009. Based in Southern California, he now puts his…
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New at OEN Shop – A Selection of Woodwork by Chitose
Craft does have some limits. One of course is the material of choice. There are only so many applications of a certain material, with the characteristics and properties…
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New at OEN Shop – Tableware by Japanese Woodworker Takeshi Oike
Woodworker Takeshi Oike has combined his background as an engineer and architect to found Mujina Woodwork in 2016. Here he crafts functional woodworks that are simple but full…
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New at OEN Shop – Handcrafted Lacquerware by Tomoaki Nakano
Exquisite Japanese Lacquerware by Japanese Craftsman Tomoaki Nakano After the rare arrival of Fumihiro Toda’s pottery we now have a special release of lacquerware by Tomoaki Nakano. We…
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Making Marks – Sculptural Glassware by Design Studio GUAXS
You know I am a sucker for any objects where you can see the marks left by the maker! To see the connection to the craftsman and the…
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Industrial Craft – Tableware by Korean Designer Jungmo Yang
Jaru Collection by Jungmo Yang South Korean designer Jungmo Yang takes tableware to the next level with his modern, industrial looking forms. With a focus on materials and…
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Creating Atmosphere – Raami Collection for Iitala by Jasper Morrison
When we think of art, what comes to mind? Painting? Sculpture? How about tableware? Admittedly, we may not always see the art in the cups we drink out…
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New in the Shop – Ceramics by Maiko Wakasugi of Studio Bwanji
I think porcelain is such a beautiful material and when I saw Japanese artist Maiko Wakasugi’s work I had to reach out to her. The vertical inlayed lines…
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Rethinking Waste Materials – Anima: Memorial Service by Kosuke Araki
As creatives we often think about our relationship with objects from a human perspective. Why do we connect with such an object? What kind of atmosphere do they…
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