This incense holder set was created by a 100-year old company that is located in Takaoka City, the historical capital of Japanese copper and brass metalworking. Carefully hand cast and...
This incense set was created by a 100-year old company in Takaoka City, the historical capital of Japanese copper and brass metalworking. Carefully hand cast and finished with traditional techniques,...
Machined in California from solid brass, this hefty match striker and holder is a handsome addition to any hearth. The cylindrical form features a knurled surface treatment for easy striking...
In design circles, the 'Braun Style' is typified by crisp geometry and no-nonsense functionality--overall a rather, well German approach. Dietrich Lubs, along with Dieter Rams, was responsible for establishing Braun...
In product design circles, the “Braun Style” is typified by crisp geometry and no-nonsense functionality—overall a rather, well, German approach. Dietrich Lubs, along with Dieter Rams was responsible for establishing...
Though the official patent papers describe them as “symmetrical non-Cartesian multiple-axis joining of beams” we’ll stick with stars, thanks, to describe these objects that deftly fuse mathematics and art. Inspired...
Bunbuku is a Japanese metalworking company that has been operating since 1913. These enameled steel wastebaskets are their best selling products and can be recognized in homes and businesses throughout...
A lot of picture frames overpower the very images they are intended to highlight. These acrylic frames take the opposite approach by displaying cherished photos in the most unobtrusive way...
This version is crafted of cast iron, or nambu-tekki which was first made in the 17th Century in Iwate, northern Japan, an area rich with the raw material. A traditional...
The burning of incense is a centuries old tradition in Japan; the Japanese use the phrase koh-do to describe incense appreciation. Incense is used in casual settings—at home to create a...
One of the most beloved of all Japanese Buddhist divinities, Jizo serves his customary and traditional roles as patron saint of expectant mothers, children, firemen, travelers, pilgrims, and the protector...
We were fortunate for the opportunity to visit Iwachu Ironworks, located in northern Japan's Morioka City, the historical center of the craft of nambu-tekki (cast iron). Finished with a special...