SHIOZAWA KOGEI
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BRAND STORY

Beauty,
in every detail.

From the selection of timber, to micron-level carving, to flawless assembly without the slightest deviation — perfection is pursued at every stage.

The artisans of Shiozawa Art do not confront the material alone. They confront the limits beyond perfection — down to every detail.

The Philosophy of
Shiozawa Art

ZEN & GEOMETRY

Sculptural beauty,
born from nothingness.

By assembling wood as a material,
we bring the spirit of Zen into resonance with the order of geometry.

Completed through light and shadow,
this spatial art is the beauty we create.

Zen and Geometry

MATERIALS

The finest timber,
formed over centuries.

Only the finest-grade solid wood, carefully selected to withstand the most intricate craftsmanship.
Without diminishing the vitality and natural fragrance cultivated over decades,
each piece preserves the living essence of the wood within each piece.

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Craftsmanship

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Absolute precision, shaped in quiet focus.

In silence, the hands of artisans discern the unique character of each piece of wood and shape it with precision.
A refinement of sensibility beyond any digital process gives rise to the precision that defines a sculpture of light and shadow.

CRAFTSMAN

Carrying the weight of history,
shaping a new form of beauty.

Masanobu Shiozawa stands between past and future.

For him, tradition is not something to preserve.
It is something to evolve.

Through precision refined to its absolute limit, he continues to push beyond tradition, shaping a new expression of beauty.

MASANOBU
SHIOZAWA

Shiozawa Kumiko Representative

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Born in 1973 in Nagano, Japan.
Masanobu Shiozawa entered the world of Kumiko in his teenage years, dedicating himself to mastering the structure and precision of this traditional craft.

His meticulous work spans from architectural elements to contemporary art pieces.

Guided by the belief that tradition must continually evolve, he continues to refine his craft in his atelier.

Selected Awards
  • Prime Minister's Award (Japan) — Summer Shoji
  • Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award, National Joinery Exhibition (2003) — Summer Shoji "Meoto Matsu"
Masanobu Shiozawa
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