Sekimori Ishi - Kurama Stone S

¥22,000

This Sekimori Ishi is made with Kurama stone, local to Kyoto's northern mountains. It is considered one of Japan's famous stones. The stone's iron-rich coloring makes it distinctive and iconic among traditional gardeners.

The rope is made and tied in Shiga by a local weaver, transforming the piece from a humble stone into a subtle signal of boundaries.

Sekimori boundary stones are traditionally used in Japanese tea gardens to politely, nonverbally indicate where people are not to pass. This non-confrontational method controls movement in space.

Use the stones in their intended purpose or as decor objects to serve as a reminder that honoring boundaries can still be a gentle practice.

Each stone is shaped by the mountain and time, and as such they have natural variations in size and shape.

Twine Color

Beige Brown

Variant

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Ishimo

Operating since 1720, and now in its 7th generation of leadership, Ishimo works with many people across Japan who specialize in stone. This allows them to work with a wider range of stones but maintain the artisan quality and expertise for each type.

The successors to Ishimo are two sisters who are forging the path into sustainable business practices for their network of stone artisans, and the future of the stone industry in Japan.

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Ishimo

Operating since 1720, and now in its 7th generation of leadership, Ishimo works with many people across Japan who specialize in stone. This allows them to work with a wider range of stones but maintain the artisan quality and expertise for each type.

The successors to Ishimo are two sisters who are forging the path into sustainable business practices for their network of stone artisans, and the future of the stone industry in Japan.

Details

Size
cm: L 8~10 x W 7~8 x H 7~8
inch: L 3.5~4.2 x W 2.8~3.9 x H 3.9~5.1

Care

As this product is made of natural stone, each piece varies in color and texture, and the hue will change over time.
To clean, please remove dirt using a sponge (squeezed dry) or a soft cloth.
It is suitable for outdoor use.
Prolonged exposure to light, such as direct sunlight, may accelerate color changes, and may affect durability of the rope tie.