Culture

KOJI TAKUMA

STONESCAPE COLLECTION
Garden quartz, named for its striking resemblance to a serene landscape in a garden, forms as crystals grow and encapsulate various minerals.
Each piece tells the story of its origin, with a distinct character embedded within—shaped over millions of years by the evolving environment of its source.

In the STONESCAPE collection, every crystal’s natural essence is preserved and reimagined, transforming its raw beauty into a landscape that resonates within each artwork—a timeless tribute to the Earth’s artistry.

Yosuke Fujii

This collection of works draws inspiration from diverse aesthetic traditions that have been passed down across different eras and regions, including classical literature, narrative picture scrolls, decorative motifs found in historical crafts, and textile cultures introduced through cultural exchange.
Each piece is hand-painted on materials such as silk and antique textiles, reinterpreting stories, natural subjects, and imagery preserved throughout history.
While each work is rooted in a distinct theme and cultural background, together they reflect the rich visual heritage shaped through the exchange and continuity of artistic traditions.

Kohei Kirimoto

This vessel is crafted using Dakkatsu Kanshitsu (hollow dry-lacquer)—a traditional technique developed in ancient China and Japan to create lightweight, portable, and durable Buddhist statues.
Formed over natural molds such as fruits and vegetables, its shape was created through a process of repeatedly applying and polishing layers of hemp cloth, natural urushi lacquer, and diatomaceous earth.

SUZUSAN

Handwoven Cashmere Shawl from Nepal
Crafted using a uniquely intricate weaving technique so specialized that even Japanese textile experts are unable to discern how it’s made.
At first glance, it appears delicate and fragile, but it’s far more durable than it looks—so strong that it’s unlikely to tear under normal use.
Weighing only about 50 to 100 grams, it’s feather-light.
It wraps comfortably around the neck without any discomfort and is easy to carry.

SASHIKO GALS

A one-of-a-kind custom piece by SASHIKO GALS, created using the original New Balance MR2002, first released in 2010.
Celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, the MR2002 was one of New Balance’s flagship Made in USA models.

Ohkurayama Studio

Date Kan Stone is a rare natural stone quarried from Mt. Okura in Marumori, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Its distinctive colors, textures, and surface variations are the result of millions of years of geological activity.

Okurayama Studio works with minimal intervention, preserving the stone’s natural character while revealing its inherent strength and beauty.
Each piece is unique, reflecting the material’s individual history and formation process.

The stone’s powerful presence and rich expression have inspired artists, architects, and designers, making Date Kan Stone a distinctive material for both sculptural and functional works.

Hiroko Kogure

UTSUSEMI
Echoes of life.
Urushi and leather, holding absence and presence.
“Utsusemi” is an ancient Japanese word for a cicada’s cast-off shell.
It has long been used as a symbol of the transience of life.

Based on the ancient lacquer technique of hardening leather with urushi, I have modernized and revived it through my own distinctive approach.

Leather that once held life is enveloped in urushi and transformed into a new form.
Urushi and leather embody the space between absence and presence, quietly reflecting the lingering traces of life.

“UTSUSEMI” is a series of works that layers memories of life onto this quiet resonance.