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Here we introduce the main products of AMETSUCHI. Please see BASE for product details. Please also purchase from BASE.
Stones & Sand
Inspired by the desire to convey the importance of connecting with the Earth, items are offered that allow the treasures of the planet—stones and sand—to always be close at hand.Experience grounding at home.Touching the stones and sand provides a way to reset and restore balance.
Kingin Sunago
This pillow is filled with sand from Izumo and small stones from Awaji Island.
Awaji Island is said to hold special significance for the Japanese, as it is recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki—ancient chronicles of Japan—as the first land to emerge in the “Creation of the Country” myth.
More than 1,300 years after the compilation of these chronicles, the grand story of the creation of heaven and earth continues to be passed down on this land.
Touching the stones from the land where Japan began reminds us of important things we may have forgotten.
Meanwhile, Yunotsu in Izumo is a historic hot spring town in Ōda City, Shimane Prefecture, part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its many baths, including Yakushi-yu and Motoyu.
The sand from this region is composed of approximately 98% quartz, the same material as crystals, with uniform grains that feel pleasant to the touch and help soothe both body and mind.
Use the pillow at room temperature by placing it on the eyes, neck, shoulders, or any area in need of relaxation.
To warm it, use a steamer, a heated kotatsu, or sunlight.
To cool it, place it in the refrigerator.
Nami Makura
This pillow is filled with sand from Izumo.
Place it on top of your own pillow for use.
At room temperature, it helps refresh the head and promotes a restful sleep.
During hot summer months, storing it in the refrigerator provides a cool sensation, encouraging deep and relaxing sleep.
Marble Candle Holder
Each candle holder is carefully handcrafted by artisans using marble from Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi.
The marble, sourced in Mine City, Yamaguchi, was formed over approximately 350 million years, as limestone gradually transformed under the heat of magma and other natural forces.
When a candle is lit, the light dances across the marble crystals, creating a gentle glow that brings a sense of calm and serenity.
Marble Incense Holder
This incense holder features marble from Akiyoshidai set on a ceramic base, with sand for placing your incense sticks. Enjoy the soothing aroma at the start and end of your day for a calm and peaceful routine.
Dyeing
Only linen and silk fabrics, hand-dyed with soil and lava from various regions of Japan. Wrapped in the essence of the earth, bringing calm to mind and body.
Linen stole
Hemp is humanity’s oldest fiber, a plant used around the world since ancient times. In Japan, it is known to have been used as far back as the Jōmon period. The word “Jōmon” literally means “rope pattern,” and the ropes it refers to were made from hemp.
Hemp is also mentioned in many historical Japanese texts as a sacred treasure of the gods. It was used in rituals and ceremonies, regarded as a holy plant capable of purifying sins and impurities.
Wearing hemp brings a unique sense of protection, allowing one to feel at ease and fully oneself—perhaps this is why.
Wild silk stole
The history of wild silk, or silk from wild silkworms, dates back to ancient times, long before the domesticated silkworm was born.
Because it is harvested from wild species, wild silk cannot be mass-produced like domesticated silk, making it rare and highly valued.
Since ancient times, it has been used for special garments worn by royalty and the aristocracy.
Wild silk predates sericulture and represents the very origins of humanity’s relationship with fibers, coexisting with nature’s silkworms.
Unlike domesticated silkworms, wild silkworms grow freely in forests, spinning their own cocoons.
In regions such as northern India and Southeast Asia, the silk is harvested following natural cycles. Its unique texture and durability have made it highly prized, and it continues to be used today as a luxurious natural fiber.
Wearing wild silk allows one to feel the powerful energy of living creatures and to reconnect with the deep bond between humans and nature.
Clothing
Clothing by Ametsuchi is designed with timeless silhouettes meant to be worn for many years. Fabrics dyed with earth gradually fade as time passes.
With a deep respect for the gifts of the earth, fabrics are cut to make the most of every piece, minimizing waste. Any remaining fabric is transformed into new products, given a second life.
We hope you will enjoy these changes in color and continue wearing the garments for a long time, embracing the natural flow of time.
Ametsuchi garments are also made by hand. Each piece is carefully sewn and hand-dyed, one by one. No two are ever the same. We would be honored if you choose to wear a piece that is uniquely yours.
Hemp and sumi ink have a natural harmony, resulting in gentle, subdued colors.
At Ametsuchi, we offer undyed pieces as well, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of the materials in their purest form.
Washi
Washi is a paper with a long and important history, deeply connected to the development of Japanese life and culture. Since papermaking techniques were introduced during the Asuka period, washi has formed the foundation for record-keeping, spirituality, and artistic expression.
From early times, it supported the formation of the Japanese state and spiritual culture, playing an essential role in poetry, calligraphy, and illustrated scrolls.
Through these cultural arts, washi has conveyed the Japanese sense of beauty and sensitivity. Widely used in everyday tools as well, washi is deeply rooted in daily life. Because of this long history and cultural value, washi is not merely paper, but a material that carries the history and spirit of Japan, carefully preserved and passed down to this day.
Ametsuchi uses Tokuji Washi (Yamaguchi Prefecture) and Inshu Washi (Tottori Prefecture) for its washi products. Each sheet is hand-made by skilled artisans, then treated with persimmon tannin and konnyaku starch, resulting in washi that is strong, durable, and water-resistant.
Tokuji Washi is a traditional hand-made paper from Tokuji, Yamaguchi City, with origins dating back to the Kamakura period. Recognized as an intangible cultural asset, it is made using abundant natural materials—such as kozo and mitsumata—and pure water. It is known for its rustic texture, strength, and soft feel.
Inshu Washi is hand-made in Tottori Prefecture, with a history of approximately 1,300 years. Crafted from natural fibers such as kozo, mitsumata, and gampi, it preserves traditional techniques and is designated as a national traditional craft of Japan.
A laptop case made from earth-dyed Inshu Washi. The lining is crafted from durable washi treated with persimmon tannin.
Inshu washi paper
Iwakuni Shrine Forest Earth Dye (Golden)
Mount Fuji lava Dye (pink)
Mt. Asama lava Dye (black)
Card holder
Business card holder made from Inshu Washi, layered with earth tones and gold.
The lining is also crafted from washi. Comes with zukō incense, gently scenting your business cards with a calming fragrance.
Laptop case
Panel
This panel is made from Banshū Japanese paper dyed with soil and lava. When hung in a room, it fills the space with the energy of the earth, creating a sense of calm and security.
Earrings
Accessories made from leftover washi, produced when cutting other products.
This is part of our commitment to using every sheet of hand-made washi to its fullest.
Each piece comes with original Ametsuchi nurikō incense, offering a gentle fragrance throughout the day for a pleasant, calming experience.
Sensu
Kyofuan Omura ✖️ Ametsuchi
Wild silk, earth-dyed, has been carefully crafted into folding fans by Kyofuan Omura, each made entirely by hand. The fans carry Ametsuchi’s original fragrance, bringing a gentle breeze even during the hottest summer days.
The folding fan originated in Kyoto during the Heian period. At that time, thin wooden boards called mokkan were used instead of the rare and precious paper of the era.
Folding fans are considered auspicious, with their shape spreading outward, and are still widely used in Japanese traditional culture and ceremonies today. Lightweight and compact, they are convenient to carry, and by continuing to use them in modern life, we can help pass Japan’s cultural heritage on to the next generation.