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MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe)

Hometown: Kawakami Village

Based in: Kawakami Village, Nara, Japan

In an atelier located deep in the mountains with a view of the beautiful sky, MoonRounds produces carefully crafted dishes and furniture with natural materials. I work with a range of Yoshino wood like Cedar and Cypress, and broad-leaved woods including cherry wood, mulberry, camphor, and horse chestnut wood.

The shape, temperature, hardness and movement differs with each kind of wood, and sometimes, each piece of timber – my challenge is in identifying the unique trait and value in each piece and carefully forming it accordingly. I create pieces with plant-based dyes and oils that bring you the simplicity and warmth of nature.

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Crescent Cedar Stool

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Furniture

US$ 650

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Compote Centrepiece – Black

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Tableware

US$ 470

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Crescent Indigo Stool

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Furniture

Price on request

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Crescent Cypress Stool

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Furniture

US$ 650

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Compote Centrepiece – Cypress with Black Base

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Tableware

US$ 470

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Compote Centrepiece – Indigo and Black

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Tableware

US$ 470

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Compote Centrepiece – Cypress

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Tableware

US$ 470

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Compote Centrepiece – Indigo

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Tableware

US$ 470

Design

Crescent Black Stool

MoonRounds (Takashi Watanabe), Japan

Furniture

US$ 650

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