CURATED JAPANESE CRAFT

JAPANESE CRAFT,
WITH ITS STORY INTACT.

Objects chosen not only for how they are made, but for how they can live with you. Meet the maker, place, use and care behind each piece—then find the one that belongs in your life.

  • KNOW ITS ORIGIN
  • CHOSEN TO LIVE WITH
  • CARE WITH CONFIDENCE
FIND YOUR OBJECT HOW WE SELECT

A NEW CHAPTER IN JAPANESE CRAFT

KICKSTARTER PROJECT
Makabe Stone Zen Light in a living space, shown with an LED light that is not included.
IN YOUR SPACELED NOT INCLUDED
Stoneworking with a hammer and chisel at Iwabuchi Sangyo.
THE CRAFTIWABUCHI SANGYO

MAKABE, IBARAKI · JAPAN

A quiet presence.
Carved in stone.

Makabe Stone Zen Light

A small stone lantern with a story to share. Discover the natural grain, the maker’s hands, and the project bringing Makabe stonecraft into everyday life.

Material
Makabe granite
Made by
Iwabuchi Sangyo
Explore on Kickstarter

Opens the project on Kickstarter.

Stone lantern only. LED light and styling accessories are not included.

ONE-OF-A-KIND

One moment. One object.

Singular works shaped by hand, material and circumstance. New, exceptional pieces are listed as we discover them.

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OUR SELECTION

Objects, chosen in conversation.

Explore objects from the Brand Japan Selection, across materials, makers and everyday uses.

EXPLORE THE FULL SELECTION

THREE WAYS TO LIVE WITH CRAFT

Begin with the way you live.

Begin with the table, what you wear or the space you shape. Each path brings together Japanese craft across makers, regions and materials—selected not by category alone, but by how it can earn a place in your life.

Craft for preparing, serving, tea, sake and the conversations gathered around them.

EXPLORE TABLE & KITCHEN

FROM JAPAN, WITH CLARITY

Choose from afar, with the details close at hand.

Each object is presented with the information that matters beyond the first impression—what it is, how it may live with you, and what international purchase requires.

01

KNOW THE OBJECT

Maker, workshop, place, material and relevant technique—shown only where confirmed.

02

CARE, REPAIR & AFTERCARE

Review item-specific care when provided, use the general care guide, and ask us before attempting a repair.

03

SHIPPING TO THE U.S.

We ship to all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., including Alaska and Hawaii. Estimated arrival is usually within 5–10 business days. This is an estimate and not a guaranteed delivery date.

04

RETURNS & DAMAGE

Report transit damage within 48 hours and incorrect or missing items within 14 days. Contact us before returning anything.

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