{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-32885","title":"Japanese Sekimori Ishi  Niigata Stone with Sisal Rope","description":"\u003cp\u003eSekimori Ishi – Japanese Boundary Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted sekimori ishi made with a natural stone from Niigata, Japan, bound with natural sisal rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekimori ishi are small boundary stones traditionally used in Japanese gardens and tea ceremony spaces. Placed along a path or near an entrance, they quietly indicate that a space is closed, reserved, or not to be entered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a calm oval form and a soft grey stone surface, paired with pale natural sisal rope. The contrast is gentle and organic, giving the object a lighter, more rustic presence than darker corded versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using words, sekimori ishi communicates through stillness. It marks a boundary gently, creating a moment of pause and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful for a Japanese garden, tea room, meditation space, 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\u003eRope: Sisal rope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 10 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\n(3.94 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 sisal rope may show loose fibers, natural irregularities, and handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy these variations as part of the individuality and quiet character of the piece.\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","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53529870336307,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260622_164720.png?v=1782114604","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-32885","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}