Japanese & Korean Contemporary Craft

Japanese & Korean Contemporary

AMEICO’s long love of the Japanese aesthetic and its centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship has led to our keen interest in Japanese contemporary design: How do today’s Japanese masters adapt the highly perfected traditional crafts and forms to reveal a new interpretation? How are ancient materials and techniques combined to say something new without compromising the beauty found in the age-old objects? The truth we gleaned from our numerous travels to the various regions of Japan is that new design is continually evolving respectfully out of the old, re-interpreted fresh new ways--here we present to you a highly edited collection of contemporary objects in various materials, from the island of Kyushu in the south up to Tokyo. This quest has led us to see beauty and honesty in traditional crafts from other countries in the region including South Korea where heritage craftspeople are recognized as national assets.

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An open square matchbox gift set displayed on a white background, showing neatly arranged matches with pastel-colored tips in four compartments, alongside a round black striker pad. A green cover tied with a red ribbon and a small gold star charm rests beneath the open box.An open square hibi gift box displayed on a white background, showing four minimalist gray packages labeled “hibi 10 Minutes Aroma,” arranged in a grid. A green cover tied with a red ribbon and a small gold star charm sits beneath the open box, creating a refined, gift-ready presentation.
Gift Box 3 Assorted Limited Edition Holiday Fragrances
$45.00
Six vintage-style Japanese matchboxes arranged in two rows of three on a wooden surface. Each box is labeled “M.D.F. Match Design Factory” and features colorful traditional illustrations such as geisha, samurai, Mount Fuji, animals, and retro motifs. White text at the top reads, “Assorted Box A The Spirit of Japan.”Two open Japanese matchboxes stacked vertically on a white background, showing colorful vintage illustrations on the covers. The top box reveals green-tipped matches and features a traditional warrior scene, while the bottom box shows red-tipped matches with a sumo wrestler illustration.
Retro Matches
$54.00
Three-Tier Rolling Cart Three-Tier Rolling Cart
Three-Tier Rolling Cart
$349.00
T-150/T-152 Leather InsertT-150/T-152 Leather Insert
T-150/T-152 Leather Insert
$18.00
T-190/T-192 Leather InsertT-190/T-192 Leather Insert
T-190/T-192 Leather Insert
$19.00
T-320 Leather InsertT-320 Leather Insert
T-320 Leather Insert
$24.00
Brown insole sheet with packaging on a light gray backgroundOpen metal tin box with brown interior on a white background
Y-350 Leather Insert
$25.00
T-320/Y-350 Magnetic DividerT-320/Y-350 Magnetic Divider
T-320/Y-350 Magnetic Divider
$34.00
A clean studio flat-lay of a hibi Tominutes Aroma product set on a white background, featuring a main outer box, a smaller inner box with two sachets, a round sachet, and a small card with a blue-to-gray gradient.Hibi 10minutes Aroma product packaging set on a clean white background, featuring a square box, two smaller rectangular boxes, a round disc, and a small card.
Gift Box 3 Assorted Sense Fragrances
$49.00
Leather Handle Cover and Tag Set Leather Handle Cover and Tag Set
Leather Handle Cover and Tag Set
$39.00
A spherical pendant light with a ribbed, pleated paper or fabric shade in an off-white color, suspended by a thin white cord against a plain light gray background.A spherical paper lantern pendant light glowing with warm cream light against a dark background.
Hibit Pendant Lamp 45
$280.00

Our founder Peter is a lover of Japanese culture, design and handmade goods. He visits a few times a year and always comes back with new treasures for our collection.