{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-31861","title":"Japanese Sekimori Ishi Niigata River Stone with Sacred Hemp (Seima)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSekimori Ishi with Sacred Japanese Hemp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted sekimori ishi made from a naturally weathered stone collected in Niigata, Japan, bound with rare Japanese sacred hemp (seima).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm pink and ivory tones of the stone create a gentle contrast with the pale hemp cord, giving this piece a soft and organic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekimori ishi are traditional boundary stones used in Japanese tea gardens. Rather than using signs or words, they quietly indicate a threshold or a place not meant to be entered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece carries that same quiet symbolism while functioning beautifully as a sculptural object for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred hemp used here is exceptionally rare. Genuine Japanese seima is produced by only a handful of hemp farmers in Japan and has long been associated with Shinto traditions, purification rituals, and sacred spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced on a shelf, in a meditation corner, tea room, or garden setting, it brings a subtle sense of stillness and intention.\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 (Seima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n(3.54 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n(6.69 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural stone with individual variations in shape, texture, color, and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hemp fibers may display slight irregularities, loose strands, and natural variation, which are part of the handmade character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sacred Hemp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, hemp has been used throughout Japan in Shinto rituals and sacred objects as a symbol of purity and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, authentic Japanese seima is increasingly difficult to obtain and is produced by only a very limited number of growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural texture and quiet beauty make it a meaningful complement to the traditional sekimori ishi form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53529870369075,"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_164802.png?v=1782114605","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-31861","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}