Independent art from Japan, straight from the studio
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Not on Amazon. Not on Etsy.
A lot of the best work being made in Japan right now is sold at local markets, in small shops, and to people who already know where to look. If you don’t live nearby, you’d probably never come across it.
Some of our artists do this full time, some on the side. Either way, it’s one person or a small studio making work they care about. We’ve met every one of them and talked with them about their work.
New in the store
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Kakeramono-chan (Mossy) – White
$78.00 -
Bellows Bag With Wood Charm
$98.00 -
EEO 01 RED
$475.00 -
IVU 001 Black
$475.00
From their studio to your doorstep
Why shop with us?
01
You know who made it
Every piece comes from one artist or a small studio in Japan, and you can read about each of them here.
02
It comes straight to you
Your order ships from the studio in Japan and arrives in about 2 weeks.
03
Nothing extra to pay when it arrives
Import duties are paid at checkout, so there’s no customs bill at your door.
Meet the artists
Three makers at launch, with more on the way.
Takuya Shinoda (va.ee)
Hand-painted wood panels from a Kanazawa painter who also paints murals around Ishikawa.
Miemaru Studio
Bags and clothing from a design label that calls itself a toy box, because it won’t stay in one category.
See everything in the store
Panel art, bags, clothing, and plush, all from independent makers in Japan.