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-Ogre tile- shop

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  • This shop specializes in traditional Japanese roof tile products"ONIGAWARA -ogre tile-".It was made by the clay of the Japanese roof tile.It has been decorated the top of the roof of the temple and Japanese traditional house as the amulet from ancient times.“KAWARA"is the Japanese roof tile which have protected temples,houses for 1400years old,(from Heian period)It was not allowed to use KAWARA at Japanese ordinary people, it was only used at formal architecture like shrines,temples,noble houses and "SAMURAI"houses until Edo period(about 400 years ago).If you will come Japan,please see on the top of roof tile of temple,you can see many kind of animals and sculptures like Ogre,figure of water,guardian lion and peach etc..They have meanings individually and they are influenced by Buddhism.Ogre tile and guardian lion:protect from evil spritsfigure of water:protect from flood and fire.peach:have a happy and long life with wellness etc...There are many culture everywhere in Japan.It has unique characteristics that change according to each region.We introduce Ogre tile this time.This ogre tile was made by Japanese roof tile craftman using the tool of bamboo and his hands.We bake it at the kiln with ogre tile which was decorated in Kyoto temple and made about 300 years ago.When you decorate at entrance in your house,Ogre tile protect you.Also, your livingroom will be artistically and gorgeous.ate it in various places such as interiors, shops, and gardensIt changes into a quiet and mysterious space like Japan at once.We provide such an environment and user experienceJapanese roof tiles are a roofing materialIt is made by a method unique to Japan called Ibushi.This is a secret manufacturing method that has inherited the technology for 1400 years, and only a few people in Japan come.Only the best craftsmen in JapanOnly the works of craftsmen who worked on many national treasure shrines and temples in Kyoto are sold.In addition, the craftsman and Yu's design tile, the first tile designer in Japan, are also on sale.

  • Thoughts of the brand

    A collector's brand made with Japanese original items and Japanese roof tiles.

    All made in Japan

    I am the fifth generation in the Japanese tile industry.

    In recent years, the number of traditional houses in Japan has decreased due to population decline and other factors.

    This makes it difficult to pass on technology and other factors.

    This makes it difficult to pass on technology and survive the business.

    I feel a strong sense of crisis that I will not be able to pass it on to future generations.
    We have opened this site.

    We cherish this culture and started with the hope that everyone can enjoy it.

  • How about Kawara?

    Tile is a roofing material made by a method unique to Japan.
    It can only be made in Japan
    Because the tile industry alone has protected it for 1400 years.

    These tiles are often found in shrines and temples in Kyoto.

  • Buddism

    There is a deep connection with Buddhism, and the animals that ride on the roof change depending on the climate and local beliefs of various parts of Japan.
    For example, on the roofs of flood-damaged areas, there are often dragons that are said to play a role in controlling flood damage.

    They are often empowered by temple monks through sutras

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  • Nationally certified crafts

    This mark is attached to crafts that are nationally or prefecturally certified.

    This is like a proof sent only to industries that have contributed over the years through culture and technology.

    Roof tiles have also been reviewed in recent years and have acquired national certification marks in various places.

    If it is a tile product, it is all in it

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Japanese artist

About the site administrator

My name is Yuya

This is the 5th generation of a Japanese tile craftsman company.

However, recently, the use of roof tiles in Japan has decreased.
I would like to convert it to something new and inherit the technology

I'm a artist of Japanese roof tile clay art.

There are many kind of temples and shrines in Kyoto.
My inspiration is influenced by Buddhist monsters painted on those walls and art.
They have ZEN's spirits.
I arrange them cute(kawaii) style.

Japan's famous art contest
2021
Selected for the Nika Exhibition
Selected for the national exhibition

Dedication of Myoshinji Temple, the birthplace of Zen Mind

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