Bring a touch of wabi-sabi into your home with our one of a kind Myoshu vases, our dynamic indigo wall pieces or signature pieces by icon Nakagawa Shuji.

The Kiri Modular Storage Set includes a tray and four modular boxes in various sizing that all fit seamlessly. Add a touch of Japanese modernity while keeping your space organized and clean. Made of paulownia wood, the set is lightweight and has humidity-controlling and insect-repellent properties, which will keep anything inside fresh - including food. In the bathroom, office, or bedside table...

Kiri Modular Storage Set

The Kiri Tissue Box Cover made of light paulownia wood adds a touch of Japanese modernity to regular tissue boxes. Slide the lid out to insert the tissue box. Find the matching Kiri Modular Storage Set. About the artisan: Since 1877, Kyoto Kiribako Kougei has been passing down the technique of sashimono joinery and making kiri paulownia wooden boxes often used to protect valuable silk linens an...

Kiri Tissue Box

The Kanagu Rod Holder is a set of metal brackets used to hold the rods of noren room dividers and tapestries. Highlight and contrast the texture and dynamism of naturally-dyed Wall Pieces with these modern and subtly industrial brackets. The holder comes with four screws in matching colors. Watch how to mount them with rods. Available in four colors: Black, Gold, Brown, and Nickel. Material: Br...

Kanagu Rod Holder

The Adjustable Rod can be used for our range of Wall Pieces - from norens to tapestries. Pair it with our Kanagu Rod Holder to add a modern touch. The rod can be extended to accommodate your home. Available in Black and White. Dimensions: 70-110 cm (27.6-43.3 in) Items marked as preorder ship within 1-2 weeks.

Adjustable Iron Rod - Black

Adjustable Iron Rod - White

Made of black bamboo, this rod can be used for our range of Wall Pieces - from norens to tapestries. Pair it with our Kanagu Rod Holder to add a modern touch. Dimensions: 100 cm (39.4 in)

Black Bamboo Rod

The simple wooden rod can be used for our range of Wall Pieces - from norens to tapestries. Pair it with our Kanagu Rod Holder to add a modern touch. Dimensions: 100 cm (39 in)

Wooden Rod

Handstitched using repurposed textiles, the Sashiko Pillow Cover has a subtle yet intricate embroidered pattern. The patchwork pillow is made of a variety of stitches and fabric and is available in two color tones - cream and beige. The pillow is available in two more variations: Wave and patchwork. We felt particularly drawn to the handmade pillow covers by Mr. Akiyama, which all embodied a se...

Sashiko Pillow - Line

Handstitched using repurposed textiles, the Sashiko Pillow Cover has a subtle yet intricate embroidered pattern. The patchwork pillow is made of a variety of stitches and fabric and is available in two color tones - cream and beige. The pillow is available in two more variations: Wave and line. We felt particularly drawn to the handmade pillow covers by Mr. Akiyama, which all embodied a sense o...

Sashiko Pillow - Patchwork

Handstitched using repurposed textiles, the Sashiko Pillow Cover has a subtle yet intricate embroidered pattern. The patchwork pillow is made of a variety of stitches and fabric and is available in two color tones - cream and beige. The pillow is available in two more variations: Line and patchwork. We felt particularly drawn to the handmade pillow covers by Mr. Akiyama, which all embodied a se...

Sashiko Pillow - Wave

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship.This linen Two-tone Noren Japanese room divider is handcrafted by Masao Kiyoe. He specializes in natural dyes and traditional shibori tie-dye technique. The rust hue is derived from kaki-shibu fermented persimmon dye - the perfect contrast to the natural color of the linen. See Mr. Kiyoe’s other work if you prefer wall pieces dyed in indigo blue.Wood...

Two-tone Noren

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship. This linen Triangle Tapestry is handcrafted by Masao Kiyoe. He specializes in natural dyes and traditional shibori tie-dye technique. This geometric tapestry can be hung two ways - evoking a mountain which is one of the most significant emblems of Japan or a dynamic inverted triangle. Inspired by nature, this tapestry - which can be hung two ways - ...

Indigo Wall Piece - Triangle

Warazaiku, a craft made of straw, was first mentioned in the genesis story of Japan compiled in 712. Tightly intertwined with agriculture and the Shinto religion, it was traditionally crafted by farmers with the byproduct of rice harvest. Made by coiling the straw between the palms of the craftspeople’s hands, prayers for good fortune are interwoven into the amulet. They are handwoven by Waraza...

Warazaiku - Iwai-musubi

Warazaiku - Enishi

Warazaiku - Hōju

Warazaiku - Ume-musubi

Warazaiku - Togarashi

Warazaiku - Wakazari

Warazaiku, a craft made of straw, was first mentioned in the genesis story of Japan compiled in 712. Tightly intertwined with agriculture and the Shinto religion, it was traditionally crafted by farmers with the byproduct of rice harvest. Made by coiling the straw between the palms of the craftspeople’s hands, prayers for good fortune are interwoven into each and every one of the amulets. They ...

Warazaiku - Nabeshiki

Warazaiku - Enmusubi

Warazaiku - 7-5-3

Warazaiku - Sanbonhusa

This Warazaiku handcrafted by Megumi Onae is of a turtle - a symbol of good fortune in Japan. Megumi Onae is a multifaceted and talented artisan who weaves, dyes, and makes warazaiku. While expecting her first newborn, she has kindly woven the crane and turtle warazaiku whenever she had free time - thus they are only available in limited quantities. made by made in material dimensions (S) dimen...

Warazaiku - Turtle

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship. This linen wall decor is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao. He specializes in dyeing with natural materials, one of them being indigo dye which was used to create this piece. It comes in two varieties: noren (Japanese fabric divider with two panels) and tapestry. The shades of blue are achieved by several rounds of dyeing, while the dynamic pattern is crea...

Indigo Wall Piece - Horizon

Indigo Wall Piece - River

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship.This Gradient linen noren, or Japanese fabric divider, is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao. He specializes in dyeing with natural materials, one of them being indigo dye which was used to create this piece. The shades of blue are achieved by several rounds of dyeing, while the dynamic pattern is created with the traditional shibori, or Japanese tie dye, te...

Indigo Noren - Gradient

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship. This linen wall piece is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao. He specializes in dyeing with natural materials, one of them being indigo dye which was used to create this piece.The shades of blue are achieved by several rounds of dyeing, while the dynamic pattern is created with the traditional shibori, or Japanese tie dye, technique. Wooden poles are not inc...

Indigo Tapestry - Half Moon

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase. Once out of stock, the estimate delivery for preorders will be 2-3 months from the order date. artisan made in materi...

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STORIED is inspired by the people, places, crafts, and traditions of Japan - sharing stories unearthed across an archipelago of alluring culture. STORIED is made for people seeking a connection to unknown characters and hideaways that are longing to be visited. As an independent magazine-cum-journal and online platform, STORIED celebrates the notion of slow and sustainable journalism, touching ...

Storied #1 - The Kyoto Issue

Storied #2 - The Island Issue

STORIED is inspired by the people, places, crafts, and traditions of Japan - sharing stories unearthed across an archipelago of alluring culture. STORIED is made for people seeking a connection to unknown characters and hideaways that are longing to be visited.As an independent magazine-cum-journal and online platform, STORIED celebrates the notion of slow and sustainable journalism, touching p...

Storied #3 - The Cedar Issue

Preorders take approximately 1 month to ship.This linen noren, or Japanese fabric divider, is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao. He specializes in dyeing with natural materials, one of them being indigo dye which was used to create this piece.The shades of blue are achieved by several rounds of dyeing, while the dynamic pattern is created with the traditional shibori, or Japanese tie dye, technique. W...

Indigo Noren - Stripe

Handmade with high quality Japanese cypress this wine cooler is handcrafted by Shuji Nakagawa & his apprentices. Nakagawa is paving the way for craftsmen all across the world, displaying the beauty of evolving tradition by incorporating design into his work like no other.This is a made to order item and will be shipped 2-3 months from order date. The Story Behind generation successor made in ma...

Wine Cooler

Handmade with high quality Japanese cypress, this champagne cooler is Shuji Nakagawa's signature piece that put him on the international track.This is a made to order item and will be shipped 2-3 months from order date. generation successor made in material Dimension (inch) Dimension (mm) 3rd Shuji Nakagawa Shiga, Japan Hinoki (Cypress) W83.7″ x D73.8″ x H78.7″ W210 x D185 x H200 CARE INSTRUCTI...

Warped Oke Bucket

Handcrafted by renowned master artisan Shuji Nakagawa and his apprentices. Mr. Nakagawa is paving the way for craftsmen all across the world, displaying the beauty of evolving tradition by incorporating design into his work like no other.This vase is made with two types of cedar. While the light-colored cedar is common, the darker color comes from aged cedar that was buried in the ground for de...

Cedar Vase

Make your bespoke chochin lanterns, handcrafted by Kyo-Chochin Minori - the same family business with whom we collaborated to make the Chochin Lantern Kit.Choose the size and shape of the chochin, as well as the design, and we’ll take care of the rest with Kyo-Chochin Minori. How to submit a graphic file for your custom lantern: In order to precisely depict your design on the custom lantern, pl...

Custom Lantern

Our intricately stitched Sashiko Azuma Bag comes in two styles, indigo with white stitching and white with black stitching. Perfect for carrying daily necessities or for trips to weekend farmers markets, it can be worn as a handbag or shoulder bag and can easily be folded and stowed away. The azuma bag has been used in Japan for centuries. Functional yet beautiful, we love its timeless utility ...

Sashiko Azuma Bag

Our Shibori Azuma Bag is tied and dyed by the skilled hands of artisans in Arimatsu, Japan. With a wide base, it can easily fit everything from daily necessities to groceries from weekend farmers markets. Available in three patterns and two colors, it can be used as a handbag or shoulder bag, and can easily be folded and stowed away. Perfect for lovers of DIY, our Shibori Kit provides a chance ...

Shibori Azuma Bag - Circle

Shibori Azuma Bag - Mura

Shibori Azuma Bag - Striped

This set is very special to us. Each year we will release a limited number of which no two are the same. This is the one and only Zaoh Set available. At the center of the set is 16th generation potter Hosai Matsubayashi’s tea cup (茶 碗). For the Zaoh Set (darker shade) a mix of soils from Uji, Kyoto and Zoah, Sendai are used for the clay. Known for having high quality soil, Zoah is notable for b...

Zaoh Matcha Set

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your "only one". Once out of stock, the estimate delivery for preorders is 2-3 months from order date. artisan made in material color dimensio...

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Created in a subtle flower shape with local clay by a ceramic artisan based in Kusatsu, this elegant incense plate has a lightly textured surface and cool, grey hue. Place the non-flammable mat on the plate before burning the incense. Made by Made in Material Dimensions (cm) Dimensions (inch) Ohmi Togei Kusatsu, Shiga Kusatsu clay Ø7.5cm Ø3inch

Incense Plate

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique, so please note that the images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase. Items marked as "preorder" will ship 2-3 months from order date. artisan made in material color dimensions...

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Oval vase S

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your "only one". Items marked as "preorder" will ship2-3 months from order date. artisan made in material color dimensions(cm) dimensions(inch...

Square vase S

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your "only one". Items marked as "preorder" will ship 2-3 months from order date. artisan made in material color dimensions(cm) dimensions(inc...

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase. Once out of stock, the estimate lead time for preorders is 2-3 months from the order date. Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm / 5....

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This Warazaiku handcrafted by Megumi Onae is of a crane - a symbol of good fortune in Japan. Megumi Onae is a multifaceted and talented artisan who weaves, dyes, and makes warazaiku. While expecting her first newborn, she has kindly woven the crane and turtle warazaiku whenever she had free time - thus they are only available in limited quantities. made by made in material dimensions (cm) dimen...

Warazaiku - Crane

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase.This vase is only available on a preorder basis and will ship 2-3 months from the order date. Artisan made in material...

Statement Vase

Statement Tsubo Vase

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase.This vase is only available on a preorder basis and will ship 2-3 months from the order date.Dimensions (cm): Approx. ...

Statement bowl

These lantern lampshades are handcrafted by the Kojima family in Kyoto. The gold accent adds a modern twist to the timeless but traditional craft.The Kojima family has dedicated 10 generations to crafting Japanese paper lanterns. Their lanterns are called "Kyo-Chochin", meaning "Lanterns from Kyoto", and can be distinguished by the use of horizontal bamboo rings to create the frame, or "bones",...

Lantern Lampshade - White & Gold

These lantern lampshades are handcrafted by the Kojima family in Kyoto. Made with a patchwork of washi paper, these lampshades highlight the material and its fibers beautifully, adding a refreshing twist to the timeless but traditional craft.The Kojima family has dedicated 10 generations to crafting Japanese paper lanterns. Their lanterns are called "Kyo-Chochin", meaning "Lanterns from Kyoto",...

Lantern Lampshade - Washi

This set is very special to us. Each year we will release a limited number of which no two are the same. This is the one and only Uji Set available. At the center of the set is 16th generation potter Hosai Matsubayashi’s tea cup (茶 碗). The name of the Uji set is derived from the Uji region in Kyoto which acts as the home of the potter. Drawing inspiration from the flow of the Uji River and the ...

Uji Matcha Set

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your "only one". Items marked as "preorder" will ship 2-3 months from order date. Dimensions approx (cm): Between 10~13 cm tall, 7~8 cm diamet...

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Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your one-of-a-kind vase. Once out of stock, estimated delivery for preorders is 2-3 months from the order date. Dimensions: Approximately 10 x...

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Handmade with high-quality Japanese cypress, this champagne cooler is Shuji Nakagawa's signature piece that put him on the international track.After the last pieces in stock have been sold, this item will be made to order and estimated delivery is 2-3 months from the order date. The Story Behind generation successor made in material Dimension (inch) Dimension (mm) 3rd Shuji Nakagawa Shiga, Japa...

Champagne Cooler

The ‘ki-oke stool’, designed by Danish design studio OeO and crafted by Shuji Nakagawa, fuses the fine tradition of Kyoto woodcrafting with Western sensibilities. This stool was presented at Maison et Objet 2013 in Paris. Made to order, delivered approximately 2-3 month from order date. artisan generations made in material dimensions (mm) dimensions (inch) Shuji Nakagawa 3rd Shiga, Japan Hinoki...

Hinoki Stool

Add some wabi-sabi to your home with this uniquely handcrafted vase by Wataru Myoshu. We've given the artisan the freedom to make each vase unique. The images displayed are only for reference and we hope you enjoy the element of surprise when you receive your "only one". Once out of stock, the estimate delivery for preorders is 2-3 months from order date. Dimensions of short vase: 8 x 12cm / 3....

Square vase M

Decor

Our original range of functional and modern wood pieces: plates, bowls, and cups

Fill your home with aromas of soothing Hinoki cypress with our Sen Incense, which are available in two lengths with varying burn times.

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With our DIY Waza Kit series you can experience various Japanese crafts technique from the comfort of your home. We've collaborated with masters of their crafts to create our Kits that each come with online master classes. Become a student of of Kintsugi, Shibori and more.

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DIY Kits

Study authentic Japanese artisans techniques with masters of their crafts and our online lessons and DIY Kits.

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Classes

Our tableware collection bring the best of Japanese crafts to the modern home. Ranging from exquisitely crafted wood ware like our best selling Oryoki, to quality bamboo chopsticks all the way to works by iconic woodworker Shuji Nakagawa.

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Dining

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Decor - Noren

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Our bestselling leaf-shaped incense are handcrafted and made of Washi paper. 100% authentic and made in the birthplace of Japanese incense, Awajishima.

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Incense

Ranging from exceptionally soft organic towels to probably the most beautiful palm brooms you've ever seen and much more.



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Shuro broom

Senshu towels

Daily Living

We are honored to bring you the fruit of hard labor by our friends, the Hori family, a female-owned and run tea farm.