This is a paperweight made by combining walnut bark and stone.
The maker is Kaoru Saito, who has long been working with vine and bark crafts in Yamagata. She harvests the walnut bark herself, and creates designs that are truly her own.
The walnut bark is carefully woven around a stone to form each piece. Paperweights made by Kaoru are finished with finely detailed weaving patterns.
This is an example of one piece you may receive.Each piece is about the size of the palm of your hand.The walnut bark is woven in patterns that suit each stone, creating a quiet sense of harmony.As natural materials are used, the color and shape of each stone, as well as the woven patterns, vary from piece to piece, giving each one a one-of-a-kind character.Please allow us to select one for you.
In addition to use as a paperweight, it can also be enjoyed simply as an object. The strength of the stone, gently wrapped in walnut bark.
We hope you will enjoy it in your daily life.
Forms that captivate, born from the rich materials of Yamagata
Using a variety of mountain materials—Grapevine, walnut, Akebi, and Matatabi— Kaoru Saito creates a succession of unique forms rarely seen elsewhere, as well as refined basketry that quietly draws the eye.
For many years, she has gone into the mountains herself to gather materials, carrying out every step of the process from the very beginning.
In fact, Kaoru is also a highly skilled maker capable of producing finely woven Grapevine tote baskets of exceptional quality. The accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple materials all carry a sense of considered beauty, while also reflecting playfulness and thoughtful attention to the user.
She has a deep understanding of each material, and is also a user herself, incorporating baskets, accessories, and small objects into her daily life.
Listening closely to the voices of those who use her work, she continues to explore how pieces can be made more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.
This is a paperweight made by combining walnut bark and stone.
The maker is Kaoru Saito, who has long been working with vine and bark crafts in Yamagata. She harvests the walnut bark herself, and creates designs that are truly her own.
The walnut bark is carefully woven around a stone to form each piece. Paperweights made by Kaoru are finished with finely detailed weaving patterns.
This is an example of one piece you may receive.Each piece is about the size of the palm of your hand.The walnut bark is woven in patterns that suit each stone, creating a quiet sense of harmony.As natural materials are used, the color and shape of each stone, as well as the woven patterns, vary from piece to piece, giving each one a one-of-a-kind character.Please allow us to select one for you.
In addition to use as a paperweight, it can also be enjoyed simply as an object. The strength of the stone, gently wrapped in walnut bark.
We hope you will enjoy it in your daily life.
Forms that captivate, born from the rich materials of Yamagata
Using a variety of mountain materials—Grapevine, walnut, Akebi, and Matatabi— Kaoru Saito creates a succession of unique forms rarely seen elsewhere, as well as refined basketry that quietly draws the eye.
For many years, she has gone into the mountains herself to gather materials, carrying out every step of the process from the very beginning.
In fact, Kaoru is also a highly skilled maker capable of producing finely woven Grapevine tote baskets of exceptional quality. The accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple materials all carry a sense of considered beauty, while also reflecting playfulness and thoughtful attention to the user.
She has a deep understanding of each material, and is also a user herself, incorporating baskets, accessories, and small objects into her daily life.
Listening closely to the voices of those who use her work, she continues to explore how pieces can be made more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.
This is a paperweight made by combining walnut bark and stone.
The maker is Kaoru Saito, who has long been working with vine and bark crafts in Yamagata. She harvests the walnut bark herself, and creates designs that are truly her own.
The walnut bark is carefully woven around a stone to form each piece. Paperweights made by Kaoru are finished with finely detailed weaving patterns.
This is an example of one piece you may receive.Each piece is about the size of the palm of your hand.The walnut bark is woven in patterns that suit each stone, creating a quiet sense of harmony.As natural materials are used, the color and shape of each stone, as well as the woven patterns, vary from piece to piece, giving each one a one-of-a-kind character.Please allow us to select one for you.
In addition to use as a paperweight, it can also be enjoyed simply as an object. The strength of the stone, gently wrapped in walnut bark.
We hope you will enjoy it in your daily life.
Forms that captivate, born from the rich materials of Yamagata
Using a variety of mountain materials—Grapevine, walnut, Akebi, and Matatabi— Kaoru Saito creates a succession of unique forms rarely seen elsewhere, as well as refined basketry that quietly draws the eye.
For many years, she has gone into the mountains herself to gather materials, carrying out every step of the process from the very beginning.
In fact, Kaoru is also a highly skilled maker capable of producing finely woven Grapevine tote baskets of exceptional quality. The accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple materials all carry a sense of considered beauty, while also reflecting playfulness and thoughtful attention to the user.
She has a deep understanding of each material, and is also a user herself, incorporating baskets, accessories, and small objects into her daily life.
Listening closely to the voices of those who use her work, she continues to explore how pieces can be made more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.
