{"product_id":"japanese-sekimori-stone-with-sisal-rope-76524","title":"Japanese Sekimori 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\u003e* Traditional Japanese sekimori stone\u003cbr\u003e\n* Natural stone sourced from Niigata, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n* Hand-bound with sisal rope\u003cbr\u003e\n* Width: Approx. 10 cm \/ 3.9 in\u003cbr\u003e\n* Height including rope: Approx. 11 cm \/ 4.3 in\u003cbr\u003e\n* One-of-a-kind natural shape\u003cbr\u003e\n* Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n* Suitable for indoor display or sheltered outdoor use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this item is made from natural stone and hand-tied rope, slight irregularities, loose fibers, and variations in texture are intentional characteristics rather than defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor outdoor use, place it in a sheltered area and avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rain or moisture, as the natural rope may weather over time.\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":53637879759155,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260710_124859.png?v=1783904566","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/japanese-sekimori-stone-with-sisal-rope-76524","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}