This is a glass sphere wrapped with woven walnut bark.

This is a glass sphere wrapped with woven grapevine.

On this page, we introduce glass spheres wrapped with walnut bark and grapevine, each using its own material.

Walnut bark is characterized by the contrast between the colors of its outer and inner sides.

The grapevine is woven with the inner side facing outward.

The maker is Kaoru Saito, who has long been working with vine and bark crafts in Yamagata.
She gathers walnut bark and grapevine herself, creating patterns and forms that feel uniquely her own.

Each piece has a quiet presence, almost like a small art object.
Please allow us to select one for you.

It can be placed anywhere—by the entrance, in the living room, or in a small niche.
Something that may gently catch your eye and bring a moment of calm to your day.

We hope you will enjoy the harmony between glass and walnut, and glass and grapevine, in your everyday life.

Forms that captivate, born from the rich materials of Yamagata

Using a variety of mountain materials—Grapevine, walnut, Akebi, and Matatabi—
Kaoru Saito creates a succession of unique forms rarely seen elsewhere, as well as refined basketry that quietly draws the eye.

For many years, she has gone into the mountains herself to gather materials,
carrying out every step of the process from the very beginning.

In fact, Kaoru is also a highly skilled maker capable of producing finely woven Grapevine tote baskets of exceptional quality.
The accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple materials all carry a sense of considered beauty,
while also reflecting playfulness and thoughtful attention to the user.

She has a deep understanding of each material, and is also a user herself, incorporating baskets, accessories,
and small objects into her daily life.

Listening closely to the voices of those who use her work,
she continues to explore how pieces can be made more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.