{"product_id":"sacred-sekimori-stone-with-seima-hemp-77025","title":"Sacred Sekimori Stone with Seima Hemp  Niigata River Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special interpretation of Sekimori-ishi (関守石), created using natural stone from Niigata and sacred Seima (精麻) hemp fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Japanese culture, Sekimori stones were placed in tea gardens to quietly indicate a boundary — a symbolic marker suggesting that guests should not proceed further. Rather than a sign, it represents a subtle gesture of intention within the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is tied using Seima, purified hemp fiber traditionally used in Shinto rituals and sacred spaces. Hemp has long been regarded in Japan as a material associated with purity, protection, and spiritual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of natural Niigata stone and hand-tied Seima creates a unique sculptural object that carries both aesthetic and cultural meaning. The soft movement of the hemp fiber contrasts beautifully with the weight and stillness of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be displayed in meditation spaces, tea rooms, gardens, or interiors that appreciate Japanese minimalism and wabi-sabi philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stone is naturally unique, making every piece one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural stone from Niigata, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nSacred hemp fiber (Seima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 9 cm × 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause natural stone and plant fibers are used, variations in texture, color, and shape are part of the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53121451884851,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/1865cb3d995a3a0c226a246c8a3c499c_f84b6dd7-6fa2-4a06-a939-c61f879f3ff5.png?v=1773129833","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/sacred-sekimori-stone-with-seima-hemp-77025","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}