Curated modern crafts and unique artworks from Japan and beyond. Online gallery store based in the UK.
Japanese contemporary crafts show an extraordinary balance between centuries old aesthetics and a practical sense of purpose. The underlying idea embodied in each handcrafted piece is that true beauty dwells in the objects organically developed and adopted in people's lives.
two persimmons' focus is on the lifestyle with functional art, which bridges the boundary between practical utility ware and objets d'art. Some of our items seem to be too beautiful or delicate to use every day. But they are powerful enough to hold your emotion indefinitely. People won't throw away items with emotional value so easily.
We also offer a limited range of graphic and sculptural artworks, hoping they can form a meaningful bridge between utility and artistic lifestyle, and complement our vision of functional art.
Most of our items are made by independent artists, and are one of a kind. Some items are small-batch studio productions. They all reflect the makers' thought rather than the demands of a mass-market.