{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-31075","title":"Japanese Sekimori Ishi Niigata Stone with Sacred Hemp(seima)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSekimori Ishi with Sacred Japanese Hemp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted sekimori ishi made with a natural stone from Niigata, Japan, bound with rare Japanese sacred hemp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekimori ishi are traditional boundary stones used in Japanese tea gardens. Placed along a path or near an entrance, they quietly indicate a threshold, a pause, or a place not meant to be entered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a calm grey stone body with a soft rounded form. The pale sacred hemp creates a beautiful contrast against the muted stone, giving the object a quiet, grounded presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using signs or words, sekimori ishi communicates through stillness. It is a small object that marks space gently and invites awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred hemp used here is highly rare in Japan and is produced by only a very limited number of farmers. It has long been associated with Shinto traditions, purification, and sacred spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful for a Japanese garden, tea room, meditation corner, entryway, shelf display, or as a quiet wabi-sabi object for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Natural stone from Niigata, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCord: Japanese Sacred Hemp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 9 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\n(3.54 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n(5.12 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \/ Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone is natural and individually shaped by time, water, and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, texture, weight, and form will vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hemp fibers may show loose strands, natural irregularities, and handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy these variations as part of the individuality and quiet character of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sekimori Ishi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekimori ishi is a traditional Japanese boundary stone often seen in tea gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is placed to quietly signal “please do not enter” or to mark a threshold without using words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it can also be appreciated as a symbolic object for creating stillness, boundaries, and quiet focus within a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sacred Hemp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese sacred hemp has been used for centuries in Shinto rituals and sacred objects as a symbol of purity and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Japanese sacred hemp is now extremely limited and produced by only a small number of farmers in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural texture and spiritual history make it a meaningful material for this traditional boundary object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53529870401843,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260622_164648.png?v=1782114604","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-31075","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}