Katazome Wall Piece - Sumi one-tone noren These traditional warasouku candles

These traditional warasouku candles

or the beauty of the material itself

Yasunori Tokuma has been handcrafting glass teaware and other wares since 1991

This is a made-to-order item and will be shipped approximately 6 months from date of order

It symbolizes the ecosystem that POJ Studio is trying to nurture

Katazome Wall Piece - Sumi one-tone noren These traditional warasouku candlesThis stencil dyed linen noren is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao and his son. They specialize in dyeing with natural materials, primarily indigo, but this is their first piece featuring the soot based ink used in traditional Japanese calligraphy. The design is inspired by the Mingei movement, which elevates the dignity of humble, functional design found in everyday artisan craft over the superfluous and ornate. The natural linen and dark sumi dye provide a