Size: M (70mm)
Material: Stone
*As all items are handmade, there may be slight variations in size, color, and texture compared to the photos.
- Rice Straw -
Rice has been cherished in Japan since ancient times.
It was particularly valued as an offering to the gods.
Rice straw is a byproduct of rice cultivation.
In the past, it was an indispensable material used in all aspects of life, including food, clothing, and shelter.
There is a certain warmth to rice straw.
It conveys a kindness that transcends countries and languages.
Characteristics: Brownish-red, rustling, familiar
- SEKIMORI -
"Please refrain from entering beyond this point."
Sekimori-ishi (barrier stones) convey this meaning.
Inside and outside
Purity and impurity
Human world and natural world
Drawing lines between everything
And sometimes intertwining
As a boundary of consciousness,
May it gently accompany the whitespace of daily life.
WARA
Engages in creative activities under the motto, "Creating space for emptiness."
Touching rice straw evokes a sensation close to meditation.
Valuing the arrangement of not only time and place, but also the mind, in their activities.
Centered on creating works using rice straw, they produce spatial designs that translate ancient culture into the modern age.
A portion of sales is donated to organizations that support children facing difficulties in life.
In collaboration with renowned musician Meitei, who has garnered attention both domestically and internationally,
the song "Shitsurai" was released on Risshun (the first day of spring) in 2023.
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