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The Kokeshi of Nakanosawa and the Eccentric Genius of Iwamoto Zenkichi
The Nakanosawa Kokeshi are known for their wide-eyed expression, a legacy of their eccentric creator, Iwamoto Zenkichi. Recently recognized as one of the 12 official Kokeshi schools, this tradition blends artistry with performance in a truly unique way. Discover the history of this school and a special Kokeshi available for sale.
Read more...Promo on HAY modular sofas.
From February 1 to March 31, 2025, HAY’s Mags, Mags Soft, Mags Low, Quilton, and Quilton Lift sofas are on promotion with a 20% discount! Fully customizable in fabrics and modular configurations, they offer timeless design and comfort. Explore the collection and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity!
Read more...Ejiko kokeshi, the child in the basket
In Japan, children are seen as bearers of good fortune and blessings, respected and valued, as reflected in crafts that celebrate childhood.
Read more...News from HAY, hurray for democratic design!
Mette and Rolf Hay had a dream in 2002: to enter the design market of the time by offering a line of products designed by the best designers in the world, while maintaining high quality and absolutely non-prohibitive prices.
Read more...Balcony outdoor collection by HAY
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design their second outdoor furniture collection for HAY.
Read more...A special kokeshi
As soon as we got our hands on this doll, we thought it was by a contemporary craftsman. Partly because of the almost perfect preservation, partly because of some variations on the Naruko style. It is indeed easy to see that it belongs to the Naruko school, but it has some very special features. The […]
Read more...The perfect desk
How nice when, full of good intentions, we buy the stationery we need to start over at school or work.Even nicer if we can work in a tidy and functional environment. If space is not a lot, tidiness is even more important… First of all: go vertical! Make use of vertical space by adding shelves […]
Read more...Make it last.
Even the best cutting boards need care if you want them to last…The best way to protect wood is to keep it from getting too wet, but also to keep it from drying out! This sounds like a contradiction, but it’s not, and there’s a magic substance that simultaneously protects against both of these issues: […]
Read more...Traditional Kokeshi, love at first sight.
We have always been passionate about turned objects. Those who have been in the store are surely familiar with our collection of rolling pins, or that of mallets. For the past year or so, however, these curious figures have also begun to appear on the shelf. For us it was love at first sight and […]
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