In 2003, Shinichi and Yasue Iida left their careers in interior design to pursue woodturning as self-taught artists. They relocated to Izu-Kogen, a serene town nestled in Itō, Japan, dedicating themselves to working exclusively with a lathe. Starting from simple cylindrical forms, they explore every possibility that the turning process can offer.

At each stage, their work embodies the Japanese concept of sabi, celebrating the beauty found in natural ageing and imperfection. Some pieces are deliberately exposed to rain and soil, developing a unique patina known as the ‘earth finish’, while others are treated with ash mordants to achieve a reddish hue that gracefully fades to brown over time.

Every creation reflects patience, mindfulness, and a dialogue between hand, tool, and wood — a testament to the quiet poetry of slow craftsmanship.