Home Decor
Megumi Vase
$ 94.00 USD
Admire the beauty of a single flower with this handmade vase from artist Megumi Tsukazaki. Each vase features a mesmerizing crackle finish and clean, elegant lines that perfectly complement any design. Showcase in a place of prominence in your home or add this one-of-a-kind vessel to a special arrangement.
Please note: Each individual Megumi Vase is unique. Please feel free to specify which vase(s) you would like in a note during checkout, but know that only one is available of each variety. If we are out of the version you request, we will send another of equal size and price. Contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Megumi Tsukazaki
From the artist: "Like water, like air" is the central vision that guides Megumi Tsukazaki in the design and creation of her porcelain collection. She uses simple white clay and lush glass glazing to produce timeless and tranquil pieces, from ceramic jewelry bases to small porcelain vessels. Please enjoy the calm atmosphere of these products.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Varies, but approximately:
Small: 2" D x 1.75" H
Medium: 2.25" D x 2.5" H
Large: 2.5" D x 2.75" H
Care: Hand wash and dry gently.
Kanagawa, Japan
Ceramic City Magnets
$ 42.00 USD
Add a touch of organic artistry to any metal surface with a set of three Ceramic City Magnets, available in two varieties. Each set is handmade by artist Yukiko Ohnakahara in her Tokyo studio and features common household items reborn through her unique aesthetic.
About Yukiko Ohnakahara
Yukiko Ohnakahara is a Japanese multimedia artist who has held numerous exhibitions throughout Tokyo. In 2011, she opened her own store in Yanaka, Tokyo, making one-of-a-kind wares like our Bird Mobile and Handmade Potholder. Her work draws on a handmade aesthetic, leveraging recycled materials and minute imperfections to enhance the unique quality of each piece.
Materials: Clay, magnet
Dimensions: Box: 4.13" L x 4.13" W x 1" H, Magnets: Varies
Tokyo, Japan
CALM Light
$ 82.00 USD
Fearlessly embrace the night with the CALM Light. This simple lighting solution can be easily installed without any need for an outlet and automatically lights up your space when the sun has set, while during the day it acts as an inconspicuous piece of home decor in your choice of walnut, maple, or cherry. The LED light source creates no heat and is powered by two AA batteries that can be recharged with a micro-USB cable. Winner of the 2015 Good Design Award.
About Twodo
Lighting brand Twodo was created by the Shindo Electric Design company to bring to life the designs of engineers Masahiko Shindo and Kozo Ando. With the goal of creating new lighting concepts that focus heavily on simplicity and functionality, they fabricate unique lights that exude style and warmth.
Materials: Oil-finished natural wood, ABS, acrylic
Dimensions: L: 2.56” x W: 2.56” x H: .79”
Light source: LED (warm white, 2700K)
Power supply: Two built-in rechargeable AA batteries (can be replaced with commercially available AA batteries)
Battery life: More than 1 month per charge (when lighting for 12 hours a day), with up to 2100 charges per set of built-in batteries
Katagami, Japan
Walnut Wooden Tray
$ 50.00 USD
A 2017 Good Design Award winner, this simple rectangular tray is manufactured by artisans in Kagawa Prefecture. An exercise in straightforward design, each tray is almost completely flat with a pleasant curve at the edge to create a comfortable grip and securely hold whatever it is you wish to carry. Effective and long-lasting if properly maintained, they are tested to ensure over 3,000 washes and are entirely food-safe.
Materials: Walnut wood
Dimensions:
Small: 12.8" L x 9.4" W x 0.5" H
Large: 15.6" L x 11.2" W x 0.5" H
Care: Handle carefully, as bending or dropping may cause cracks or chips. Please note that due to the nature of the wood, this product may warp if exposed to excessive moisture or improperly maintained. Although it is highly water-resistant, stains may set if left in contact, so be sure to promptly wipe up any spills; hand wash when necessary.
Kagawa, Japan
Shinanoki Wooden Tray
$ 50.00 USD
A 2017 Good Design Award winner, this simple rectangular tray is manufactured by artisans in Kagawa Prefecture. An exercise in straightforward design, each tray is almost completely flat with a pleasant curve at the edge to create a comfortable grip and securely hold whatever it is you wish to carry. Effective and long-lasting if properly maintained, they are tested to ensure over 3,000 washes and are entirely food-safe.
Materials: Shinanoki (small-leaved linden) wood
Dimensions:
Small: 12.8" L x 9.4" W x 0.5" H
Large: 15.6" L x 11.2" W x 0.5" H
Care: Handle carefully, as bending or dropping may cause cracks or chips. Please note that due to the nature of the wood, this product may warp if exposed to excessive moisture or improperly maintained. Although it is highly water-resistant, stains may set if left in contact, so be sure to promptly wipe up any spills; hand wash when necessary.
Kagawa, Japan
Timbre Bellflower Windchime
$ 131.00 USD
Punctuate the sound of nature with the gentle clinking of hand-blown Edo glass. The Bellflower Windchime from Timbre hangs gracefully on a thin string and produces a clear and confident chime while swaying on the breeze. Featuring four artisanally made and organically shaped Edo glass bells, it is equal parts wind chime and design mobile.
About Timbre
Timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") is an assemblage of home accessories created with sound in mind. Every object in the collection produces its own distinct note upon use, appealing to both the visual and auditory senses in the process. Whether through touch or movement, each interaction with a Timbre product enriches your life with gentle tones and elegant aesthetics. Learn more about the Timbre line and hear samples of each item's unique sound here.
Materials: Glass, string
Dimensions: 15.5" L x 3" D
Care: Clean gently with a soft cloth. Note that these chimes are very fragile.
Osaka, Japan
Timbre Kendama
$ 97.00 USD
Have fun and get in the rhythm with this conceptual kendama. Designed by artist Yasuhiro Suzuki, it features a slightly oblong ball and matte black coloring meant to resemble a music note. With each flip, twist, and catch, the beechwood body makes a pleasing thud that engages the senses.
About Timbre
Timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") is an assemblage of home accessories created with sound in mind. Every object in the collection produces its own distinct note upon use, appealing to both the visual and auditory senses in the process. Whether through touch or movement, each interaction with a Timbre product enriches your life with gentle tones and elegant aesthetics. Learn more about the Timbre line and hear samples of each item's unique sound here.
Materials: Beechwood, string
Dimensions: 7” H x 2.75 W x 2.55” D
Osaka, Japan
Tanaka Wall Vase - Round
$ 300.00 USD
Sometimes the most beautiful flower arrangements are the most minimal. Handmade by Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaka, this artful wall vase combines nature and artistry in a delicate circle that mirrors the cycle of life. Add a sprig of flowers or a lone branch - the beauty is in the details.
Features a back crevice for easy hanging.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Takana creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height/ Diameter: 8 ½” Width: ½”
Saitama, Japan
Tanaka Four Vase
$ 675.00 USD
Inspired by agricultural tools and instruments, artist Keiichi Tanaka imagines radical approaches to ikebana in his series of abstract ceramic vases. Singular sprigs of flowers peek out from the four ends of the vase, illustrating the relationship between nature and artistry like leaves sprouting through concrete. Tanaka here casts the simple vase as an art object: with flowers, it positions the natural world within our modernist society; without flowers it stands alone as a work of art to be displayed year-round.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Length: 11" Height: 8 1/2" Width: 5 1/2"
Saitama, Japan
Timbre BO Door Chime
$ 68.00 USD
The BO Door Chime features four equally tuned die-cast zinc bars that let out a pleasing ring when it catches a breeze or when attached to a door. With its magnetic base, it can be attached to any ferrous metal with ease, but it also includes mounting hardware and tape for mounting to any surface you desire. Part of Timbre’s chime series designed by Mikiya Kobayashi.
About Timbre
Timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") is an assemblage of home accessories created with sound in mind. Every object in the collection produces its own distinct note upon use, appealing to both the visual and auditory senses in the process. Whether through touch or movement, each interaction with a Timbre product enriches your life with gentle tones and elegant aesthetics. Learn more about the Timbre line and hear samples of each item's unique sound here.
Materials: Base: Die-cast zinc, neodymium magnets; Chimes: Aluminum
Dimensions: 6.3” H x 1.12” W x 2.09” D
Osaka, Japan
Timbre TORI Door Chime
$ 93.00 USD
The TORI Door Chime creates a multifaceted chime at the shake of a tail feather. Its unique design resembles a chirping bird and is sure to catch eyes wherever it is placed. With its magnetic base, it can be attached to any ferrous metal with ease, but it also includes mounting hardware and tape for mounting to any surface you desire. Part of Timbre’s chime series designed by Mikiya Kobayashi.
About Timbre
Timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") is an assemblage of home accessories created with sound in mind. Every object in the collection produces its own distinct note upon use, appealing to both the visual and auditory senses in the process. Whether through touch or movement, each interaction with a Timbre product enriches your life with gentle tones and elegant aesthetics. Learn more about the Timbre line and hear samples of each item's unique sound here.
Materials: Body: Die-cast zinc, neodymium magnets; Chimes: Aluminum
Dimensions: 3.86” W x 2.76” H x 1.57” D
Osaka, Japan
Timbre TAMA Door Chime
$ 74.00 USD
The TAMA Door Chime produces a warm tone when gently rocked. Its simple design consists of a wooden clapper and an aluminum bell that comes in neutral colorways to blend into any interior. Its small size and gentle ring makes it well suited for an apartment. With its magnetic base, it can be attached to any ferrous metal with ease, but it also includes mounting hardware and tape for mounting to any surface you desire. Part of Timbre’s chime series designed by Mikiya Kobayashi.
About Timbre
Timbre (pronounced "tam-ber") is an assemblage of home accessories created with sound in mind. Every object in the collection produces its own distinct note upon use, appealing to both the visual and auditory senses in the process. Whether through touch or movement, each interaction with a Timbre product enriches your life with gentle tones and elegant aesthetics. Learn more about the Timbre line and hear samples of each item's unique sound here.
Materials: Base and upper: Aluminum, neodymium magnet; Clapper: Wood
Dimensions: 2.52" W x 2.48" H x 2.64" D
Osaka, Japan
Tanaka Turquoise Vase - Short
$ 160.00 USD
– Sold OutThis beautiful bud vase is handmade by artist Keiichi Tanaka. Bathed in a vibrant turquoise blue, this simple vessel echoes the bright optimism of ancient Egyptian and Turkish pottery.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 3.7" Diameter: 2.9"
Saitama, Japan
Tanaka Turquoise Vase - Tall
$ 160.00 USD
This beautiful bud vase is handmade by artist Keiichi Tanaka. Bathed in a vibrant turquoise blue, this simple vessel echoes the bright optimism of ancient Egyptian and Turkish pottery.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 5 1/2" Diameter: 2”
Saitama, Japan
Tanaka Jug Vase
$ 295.00 USD
This beautiful bud vase is handmade by artist Keiichi Tanaka. Bathed in a vibrant turquoise blue, this simple vessel echoes the bright optimism of ancient Egyptian and Turkish pottery.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic, contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 7" Diameter: 2.5"
Saitama, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Coaster
$ 7.00 USD
This special coaster is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each coaster features geometric patterns that combine twenty-first century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko coaster is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: Height: 4” Width: 4”
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Cushion Cover
$ 84.00 USD
This beautiful cushion cover is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each cover features geometric patterns that combine 21st-century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. Each Sashiko Cushion Cover is individually cut from a larger 100% cotton textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
Please note: This item is a cushion cover. Cushion inserts should be purchased separately.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation. Its spellbinding beauty asks: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: 17 ½" L x 17 ½" W
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Paulownia Tissue Box
$ 56.00 USD
This elegant tissue box offers refinement in a most unexpected place. Made from weightless paulownia wood, it has a beautiful grey tinge and a soothingly smooth texture. lts elongated form features a sliding panel at the base to house a standard-size tissue box.
About Paulownia Trees
Paulownia (or kiri in Japanese) is known as the “Princess Tree” and is closely tied to female identity. In Japan, it was once customary to plant a paulownia tree when a baby girl was born, with some wealthy families planting up to three saplings per daughter. The fast-growing tree would mature as the girl did, so that when she reached the age of marriage it could be cut down and made into wooden articles for her dowry. On her marriage day, her parents would present her with a chest of paulownia wood carved from the tree in which to store kimono and other fine garments.
Materials: Paulownia wood
Dimensions: 10 ¾" L x 5 ¾" W x 3 ¼" H
Tokyo, Japan
Tanaka Contrast Bowl
$ 490.00 USD
The Tanaka Contrast Bowl is inspired by the Japanese tradition of kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with a special lacquer. Beautiful seams of plutonium color highlight the fractures and breaks in this handmade bowl instead of hiding or disguising them, giving a sense of history and life (with all its imperfections) to an otherwise perfect piece.
About Keiichi Tanaka
Keiichi Tanaka’s work spans from a lifelong fascination with the beauty of functional objects. Inspired by the visual poetry of agricultural tools and instruments, Tanaka creates softly textured glazes and unexpected shapes for otherwise common-use objects. His rustic,contemporary pieces clash with archaic shapes to invoke an atmosphere of "time accumulation": hazy, textured objects that could be remnants of a long-ago past or a not-so-distant future. Tanaka has exhibited widely throughout Japan and Europe, and currently lives in Saitama, Japan.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Diameter: 8 1/2" Height: 4 1/2"
Care: Rinse with water and a mild soap, and dry immediately after. Not dishwasher safe.
Saitama, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Planter Set
$ 40.00 USD
Like the rest of our popular Hasami collection, this modular planter set is made from an organic mixture of porcelain and clay. This set includes a planter with a centered hole to drain your plants, as well as an accompanying plate to stack underneath. Its minimalist form brings harmony and symmetry to an otherwise lush living plant body.
Please note: Each individual Hasami Porcelain Planter is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the design of each piece, but the final product may differ slightly. The high quality and stately aesthetics of Hasami Porcelain products are uniform across every piece, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Hasami Porcelain
The Hasami Porcelain line is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle" - slow, steady, and long-lasting. The entire Hasami collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, bowls, and planters share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. (Inspiration for this convenient feature came from the tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living.) Each piece is molded by hand from a unique clay mixture in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been celebrated as art for the past 400 years.
Materials: Clay, porcelain
Dimensions:
Planter: 4.25" H x 3.25" D
Plate: 0.75" H x 3.25" D
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
TOKONAME Stone Diffuser
$ 35.50 USD
This minimalist scent diffuser does not require heat to create a halo of fragrance. Conceived by designer Fumie Shibata, its shape looks to nature for inspiration resembling a well-worn river stone with four small feet. Simply add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to its surface, and enjoy an intimate and uplifting aromatic experience.
About @Aroma
@Aroma is a design studio devoted to creating unique fragrances for public and private spaces. An international leader in the field of Scent Architecture and Design, @Aroma blends the essences of native Japanese plants to weave tapestries of aromatic impressions that will set your mind adrift through the fields and forests of Japan. The studio's goal is to bring fragrance to the forefront of high design - something they have accomplished for clients like Volvo, Lufthansa, Mercedes Benz, and Palace Hotel Tokyo.
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 3.54" L x 3.15" W x 0.79" H
Tokoname, Japan
Sola Cube - Bunny Tail Grass (Usaginoo)
$ 46.00 USD
Designed to cultivate our inherent sense of wonder and exploration, Sola Cubes feature rare natural specimens captured forever in clear acrylic. Hyper-polished and distortion-free, these expertly preserved curiosities make a fantastic gift for the naturalist in your life and will captivate guests at your home and office. Custom beech and walnut display stands are also available here.
Also available: Dandelion Fluff (tampopo), Eucalyptus (yūkari), Globe Amaranth (sennichiko), Small Globe Thistle (ruritamaazami), Strawflower (kaigaraso), Shell Ginger (gettou), and Sweetgum (momiji bafu).
About Acrylate Resin Casting
As with amber, insects and other curiosities can be preserved in acrylic resin for generations. The process typically involves pouring acrylic into a mold with the dried plant on a slightly solidified gel. The specimen is then pressurized in the mold to remove bubbles before being slowly heated to stabilize the acrylic bonds. Finally, the specimen is shaped and buffed to remove any surface markings, creating a vibrant representative of a favorite plant that never wilts or fades.
Materials: Acrylic resin, bunny tail grass
Dimensions: 1.57" L x 1.57" W x 1.57" H
Care: Polish occasionally with a soft cloth
Kyoto, Japan
Sola Cube - Shell Ginger (Gettou)
$ 46.00 USD
Designed to cultivate our inherent sense of wonder and exploration, Sola Cubes feature rare natural specimens captured forever in clear acrylic. Hyper-polished and distortion-free, these expertly preserved curiosities make a fantastic gift for the naturalist in your life and will captivate guests at your home and office. Custom beech and walnut display stands are also available here.
This cube contains the fruit of the shell ginger plant, or gettou. An antioxidant-rich plant native to Okinawa, shell ginger serves as the active ingredient in our line of anti-aging products from RUHAKU.
Also available: Dandelion Fluff (tampopo), Eucalyptus (yūkari), Globe Amaranth (sennichiko), Bunny Tail Grass (usaginoo), Small Globe Thistle (ruritamaazami), Strawflower (kaigaraso), and Sweetgum (momiji bafu).
About Acrylate Resin Casting
As with amber, insects and other curiosities can be preserved in acrylic resin for generations. The process typically involves pouring acrylic into a mold with the dried plant on a slightly solidified gel. The specimen is then pressurized in the mold to remove bubbles before being slowly heated to stabilize the acrylic bonds. Finally, the specimen is shaped and buffed to remove any surface markings, creating a vibrant representative of a favorite plant that never wilts or fades.
Materials: Acrylic resin, shell ginger
Dimensions: 1.57" L x 1.57" W x 1.57" H
Care: Polish occasionally with a soft cloth
Kyoto, Japan
Sola Cube - Globe Amaranth (Sennichiko)
$ 46.00 USD
Designed to cultivate our inherent sense of wonder and exploration, Sola Cubes feature rare natural specimens captured forever in clear acrylic. Hyper-polished and distortion-free, these expertly preserved curiosities make a fantastic gift for the naturalist in your life and will captivate guests at your home and office. Custom beech and walnut display stands are also available here.
Also available: Dandelion Fluff (tampopo), Eucalyptus (yūkari), Bunny Tail Grass (usaginoo), Small Globe Thistle (ruritamaazami), Strawflower (kaigaraso), Shell Ginger (gettou), and Sweetgum (momiji bafu).
About Acrylate Resin Casting
As with amber, insects and other curiosities can be preserved in acrylic resin for generations. The process typically involves pouring acrylic into a mold with the dried plant on a slightly solidified gel. The specimen is then pressurized in the mold to remove bubbles before being slowly heated to stabilize the acrylic bonds. Finally, the specimen is shaped and buffed to remove any surface markings, creating a vibrant representative of a favorite plant that never wilts or fades.
Materials: Acrylic resin, amaranth
Dimensions: 1.57" L x 1.57" W x 1.57" H
Care: Polish occasionally with a soft cloth
Kyoto, Japan
