{"title":"KOBO MOKU | WOODWORK","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom30\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4950\/7224\/files\/bp_kobo-moku01.jpg\" alt=\"KOBO MOKU | WOODWORK main image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrand\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-9 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom our workshop in Hayama, connecting the time of wood and people\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eKOBO MOKU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYasuo Ushijima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4950\/7224\/files\/bp_kobo-moku02.jpg\" alt=\"KOBO MOKU | WOODWORK history image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-9 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eCraftsmanship That Began with an Encounter with Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI began woodworking in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil then, I had been a high school Japanese language teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the time I decided to leave teaching, I spent some time sitting under a large cherry tree in a park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing near that tree brought me a strange sense of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI felt a kind of connection with the tree—something I couldn't explain in words—and that was one of the reasons I started woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baobab trees I saw from the train window while traveling through Africa—on my way from Tanzania to Zambia—when I was around 30 years old still linger in my memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two trees are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I realized how different they looked, I came to believe that it's okay for both people and trees to be unique in their own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI began woodworking in the woods behind my house and, the following year in 1992, named my workshop \"Kobo Moku.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994, I moved my workshop to Hayama and began producing custom-made furniture in earnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been handcrafting items used in daily life—such as tables, low tables, cabinets, and vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, my scope of activity has gradually expanded to include solo exhibitions at department stores and galleries, participation in international trade fairs in Germany and the United States, and the delivery of my works overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, I established Kobo Moku Co., Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the form has changed, my commitment to engaging with wood and bringing its power into everyday life remains unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4950\/7224\/files\/bp_kobo-moku03.jpg\" alt=\"KOBO MOKU | WOODWORK feature image\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-9 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eBringing the Natural Power of Wood into Everyday Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood is a living thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven within the same species, the grain, color, and character of the knots vary depending on where and in what environment the tree grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tree bears its own unique form, marked by the passage of time it has lived through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is precisely why we do not treat wood as a uniform material; instead, we seek to discern the inherent strength and character of each piece and bring out its natural form as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Kobo Moku, we primarily use domestically sourced solid wood that has long been a part of Japanese daily life, such as zelkova, oak, chestnut, cherry, cedar, and cypress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are committed to handcrafted work, shaping each piece one by one while carefully observing the wood's unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor finishes, we use lacquer and natural oils, prioritizing finishes that preserve the material's inherent qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our signature techniques is \"Ichiboku.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than assembling multiple components, we carve each piece from a single tree, allowing the wood's inherent presence to shine through in the finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to create pieces that let people experience the strength and warmth unique to wood that has lived for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs craftsmen working with wood, it is not only important to use trees but also to plant and nurture them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe continue our craft while considering the long-term future of the coexistence between trees and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4950\/7224\/files\/bp_kobo-moku04.jpg\" alt=\"KOBO MOKU | WOODWORK Image used\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Customers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-9 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eCarrying the Encounter with Trees Into the Next Chapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I gaze at a tree, I sometimes find myself imagining the long span of time it has lived through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree that has lived for decades or even centuries, exposed to rain and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a part of that tree and transforming it into a tool for daily life—connecting it to a new chapter of time—is one of the greatest joys of working with wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two pieces of wood are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grain, color, knots, and shape are all unique to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, these differences become a source of character, evolving into a sense of attachment unique to the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe products we are presenting today are also born from wood that has lived through the passage of time and the craftsmanship of human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease pick them up and savor the grain, the color, and even the feel of the wood against your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope that each piece, created in our Hayama workshop, will be cherished in your daily life for many years to come and passed down to future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would be delighted if you could enjoy this one-of-a-kind encounter with wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom35\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAward\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-9 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 margin-bottom50\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015: Selected as a \"Master Craftsman of the Forest\" (Yasuo Ushijima \/ Custom-Made Furniture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015: Winner of the Wood Design Award 2015 (Akita Cedar Charred Black Single-Piece Irori Table, Akita Cedar Charred Black Single-Piece Table, Akita Cedar Charred Black Square Plate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"s9999-076","title":"[GIFT CARD] SEND A LETTER | BECOS ORIGINAL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"voice\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"voice-img-left\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"BECOS BECOS\" 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