{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-ishi-barrier-stone-72776","title":"Japanese Sekimori-ishi Barrier Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet boundary, expressed without words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind Japanese Sekimori-ishi is composed of two natural stones from Niigata, Japan, stacked vertically and bound together with hemp cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the traditional single-stone form, this piece uses two softly rounded stones to create a distinctive double-layered silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large loop of hemp rising above the stones adds a strong vertical element, while the stacked stones create a quiet sense of weight and balance. The result sits somewhere between a traditional Japanese garden object and a contemporary sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE MEANING OF SEKIMORI-ISHI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekimori-ishi has long been used in Japanese gardens and tea spaces as a subtle sign meaning “Please do not enter beyond this point.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a fence, rope, or written notice, a single stone placed along a path quietly communicates a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reflects a distinctly Japanese approach to space, expressing intention through a small gesture rather than an explicit instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally found in tea gardens and along garden paths, today a Sekimori stone can also be appreciated as a sculptural object that brings a sense of stillness and intention into a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIIGATA NATURAL STONE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two stones used for this piece are natural stones from Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir softly rounded forms, muted gray tones, and subtle differences in texture have been preserved, allowing the natural character of each stone to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacking the two stones creates an unusual variation on the traditional Sekimori-ishi form, emphasizing balance, material, and silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEMP CORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones are bound together with natural hemp cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm, fibrous texture of the hemp contrasts with the cool gray surfaces of the stones. A large loop rises above the stacked form, becoming an important visual element of the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: approx. 13 cm \/ 5.12 in\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall height including cord: approx. 15 cm \/ 5.91 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Natural Niigata stone, hemp cord\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruction: Two stacked stones\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO DISPLAY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Sekimori-ishi is placed along a garden path or at the entrance to an area where guests are gently asked not to proceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it can also be displayed in a Japanese garden, tea room, entryway, shelf, tabletop, or other interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unusual stacked construction, this piece can also be appreciated simply as a Japanese sculptural object centered on natural material, balance, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is made using natural stone and natural fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural cavities, irregularities, variations in texture and coloration, and subtle differences between the two stones are characteristics of the materials and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece. The photographs show the actual Sekimori-ishi you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53965859979571,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_212359.png?v=1788183292","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-ishi-barrier-stone-72776","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}