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...
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...
Widely considered a symbol of wisdom and learning in Western society, in Japanese culture owls are considered to be symbolic harbingers of good luck, making them a popular decorative motif....
This small storage bowl nonetheless lends a strong presence through its primary material of fiber reinforced concrete. Fiber reinforced concrete yields a satisfying heft yet it doesn't weigh as much...
Elevate your morning coffee routine with this Japanese-made coffee scoop constructed from solid copper and accented with brass rivets. The metals are finished with a clear, food-safe lacquer to maintain...
Inspired by the undersea world, the forms of these votives recall the various spikes, tubes, and funnels of a coral reef. Handcrafted by the artist in unglazed white porcelain, their...
Denmark's most famous architect also turned his attention and talent to small household objects: this classic coaster set is crafted of 18/8 stainless steel for easy care. The elegant and...
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...
Created by one of Japan's most respected glassworks, this handsome carafe and glass set displays a high degree of clarity and a rounded, pleasing shape. Perfect for bedside use, it...
Portland glass artist Lynn Read created these hand pressed glass nesting bowls just for us, and produces them in small runs in his Sellwood studio. Their small size makes them...
Machined from a solid block of granite, these bookends have sufficient weight to support even your heftiest books. Their striking, almost monumental silhouette comes from pure geometry, which provides an...
Simplicity is the hallmark of Japanese design, and this incense holder is no exception. Made from sustainable hinoki cypress wood and aluminum, the simple block forms hold incense sticks for...