Passion, persistance, and relentess devotion to your craft

Kodawari. Black Japanese calligraphy characters on a white background.
Minimalist Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, shoji sliding doors, a low wooden table with a decorative fan centerpiece, a hanging paper lantern, and a potted plant in the corner.

A carefully curated collection of artisanal and individual creations by talented, dedicated artists and designers from across Japan.

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Yuuki Tamura

Kodawari. Tamura Shippo. A woman wearing a black cap and gloves is looking at her hand, adjusting her glove, inside a bright space with windows in the background.

Tamura Shippo Cloisonné

Eisui Oshima

Kodawari. Oshima Kobo. Young man working with a hammer and chisel in a workshop.

Oshima Kobo Carvings

Nagisa Shirai

Kodawari. Nagisa Shirai. Black-haired woman in a white shirt standing sideways against a plain gray background.

Modern Ceramic Artist

Kohei Fujita

Kodawari. Fujita Kohei. Uchiwa Chidori Fan

Uchiwa Chidori Fans

Nitahara Family

Four people are laughing and talking in a woodworking shop surrounded by tools and woodwork. They are dressed casually, and appear to be enjoying a lighthearted moment together.

Nitahara Kumiko Joinery

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About Us

We are nihon no Kodawari. 

Our philosophy is that we believe that the objects we bring into our homes should carry meaning, intention, and a story worth sharing. Our collection is a tribute to the artisans of Japan, whose work embodies a deep respect for materials, tradition, and beauty.

We partner directly with makers across Japan to bring their craftsmanship to Australia. Every piece is chosen for its authenticity, quality, and the quiet sense of calm it brings to everyday life.

Kodawari (こだわり) represents a devotion to craft, a pursuit of excellence, and an appreciation for the details that elevate the ordinary. This philosophy guides everything we do.

Kodawari. Traditional Japanese wooden house surrounded by trees and garden in autumn.
Various bowls with different colored powders and liquids, and a box of pottery tools including brushes and carving instruments.
Kodawari. Oshima Kobo. A wooden box with a floral carving on top, a red box with a black interior containing jewelry, and a small leather bowl holding pearl and diamond jewelry on a wooden surface.

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