New at OEN – ARAS’s Wave Dishes
There is a subtle rhythm when dining with ARAS’s Wave Dishes. A harmonious blend of artistry and resilience. The genius behind ARAS, Erika Mizukami, has reimagined resin tableware, presenting a collection that withstands the test of time. Crafted in Kaga City, these dishes celebrate Tritan res
New at OEN – Sustainable Tableware by ARAS
Introducing our latest addition to the shop: the Cedar Series by ARAS, a special line of sustainable and organic tableware. These pieces are perfect for any household, especially those where tableware is used often, thanks to their exceptional durability. ARAS has innovated a manufacturing method th
New at OEN – Cedar & Seawater Series by ARAS
A special sustainable and organic series produced from resin by Japanese studio ARAS. These pieces are perfect for family households and other environments where tableware is used often as they are very durable. ARAS discovered a manufacturing method that enables them to make modern but sustainable
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
New in the Shop – Horn Tableware by Hornvarefabrikken
Founded in 1935, Hornvarefabrikken – The Hornware Factory – was set up by Peter Husted, a craftsman and visionary with great ambitions. He designed and made many of the spoons and tableware that are still sold by Hornvarefabrikken today. In 2007 designer and maker Sara Brunn Buch acquired Hornva
New at OEN Shop – Brassware by Takeo Suhara of Yuta Craft
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 Suhara’s work in much detail due to the popularity of them. These beautiful brass utensils under his studio name ‘Yuta Craft’ really d
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 graduating from Shizuoka Design College Toshifumi studied under a popular woodworker in Japan and lat
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 a while, so make sure you have a browse and pre-order if anything is of interest. The ‘Deep Cut Dish’, ‘Deep Glass CupR
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 expert eye to work crafting vessels characterised by clean lines, gently angular transitions, and thin, graceful necks leading
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 guiding a specific purpose. Not necessarily a negative, but this does explain why we see so many forms that are very similar. Chito
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 of character. Oike does not try to hide or mask the marks left by his chisel. Each one is incorporated in to the design, usi
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 have represented Tomoaki for many years now, but due to his popularity in Japan taking part in many big exhib
