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In the Heart of Aizu – Short Film on Urushi Craftsmen by Taylor Hawkins
Film Posted by Mark Robinson

The fantastic short film by Seattle-based filmmaker Taylor Hawkins explores the work made by a series of talented lacquer craftsman in Aizuwakamatsu, a city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

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New at OEN Shop – Objects by Japanese Woodworkers Studio KUKU
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

New works in OEN shop by Studio KUKU who make characterful pieces of design by hand, they look to use their hands to make sure each piece fits comfortably and can be used on a daily basis.

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Traditional Techniques – Contemporary Handmade Furniture by Jakob Jørgensen
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Jacob Jorgensen is unique because his furniture uses traditional woodworking techniques in new and innovative ways to create modern looking furniture that is sure to stand the test of time.

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Akiko Ken Made – Furniture & Woodworks by Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

This work by Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther is really quite beautiful, combining their talents in the field of woodwork to produce objects of timeless quality, such as furniture and wooden tableware.

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New Feature – A Look at Japanese Woodworking Studio Fujii Works
Site News Posted by Mark Robinson

I’m really pleased to profile the fantastic work of Fujii Works, we sent Japanese photographer Issei Kashiwagi to travel to their studio and take pictures of them crafting their objects by hand.

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New at OEN Shop – Makiji Lacquered Vessels by Yusuke Tazawa
Site News Posted by Mark Robinson

Yusuke Tazawa is a talented woodworker and lacquer artist. These vessels are quite something, some are makiji lacquered vessels, but we also stock a new blue lacquered tray.

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Ichiboku & Totemic Series – Wooden Sculptures by Craftsman Mark Lindquist
Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

A small selection of large wooden sculptures by American artist and craftsman Mark Lindquist, all of which are fairly abstract and harness the details in the wood.

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Lacquered Zelkova Bowl – Handmade by Hiroyuki Sugawara for OEN Shop
In the Shop Posted by Mark Robinson

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.

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Research in Craftsmanship – Wooden Tables and Chairs by Steven Banken
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Steven Banken has researched woodworking machinery and craft to create furniture where wooden parts are partially sawn, then glued together to create slight curvature.

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Discovery Through Use – Furniture and Art by Canadian Woodworker Brent Comber
Woodwork Posted by Mark Robinson

Brent lives and works in Vancouver, and uses wood sourced from surrounding areas to communicate how he experiences nature and what it means to him through these materials.

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In Relation to the Environment – Natural Wood Seating by Terry Dwan
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Pieces of furniture designed by Terry Dwan, a Californian-born architect. They are made out of single blocks of solid cedar wood, which are turned on a lathe and sculptured to create flowing curves.

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Clearing Away Excess and Adornment – Wooden Furniture by Jong-Sun Bahk
Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Formerly a musician, Korean maker Jong-Sun Bahk creates minimalistic furniture of exquisite craftsmanship, having a unique ability to clear away all excess and exclude adornment.

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