{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-41958","title":"Japanese Sekimori Ishi  Niigata River Stone with Palm Fiber 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 black shuro palm fiber 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 gently indicate that a space is closed, reserved, or not to be entered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a sign, sekimori ishi communicates through quiet presence. It is a subtle object of pause, threshold, and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece combines the soft natural texture of Niigata stone with the raw, fibrous character of black shuro rope. The contrast between pale stone and dark rope gives it a sculptural presence while keeping the form minimal and grounded.\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\u003eRope: Shuro palm fiber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 9.5 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\n(3.74 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 10 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n(3.94 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 rope is made from natural palm fiber and may show loose fibers, irregular texture, and handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy these variations as part of the individuality 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","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53529847759155,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260622_164535.png?v=1782114604","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-ishi-boundary-stone-41958","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}