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Escapes

At AGOBAY, we create escapes, whether it’s a single handmade product, an unforgettable experience or a place to feel at home. We invite you to embark on a curated journey and experience the warm elegance of our world.

Guided by a rooted sense of serene minimalism, we celebrate a sensuous style and an exclusive approach to quality.

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Moments of escape through stories, photography and film. Created by a collective of professionals, striving to inspire, discover and connect life-minded individuals.
Hata-ke
In a historic Kyoto ‘machiya’ townhouse, a host welcomes guests through gestures guided by instinct and intent. Here, ‘omotenashi’, the Japanese art of hospitality, unfolds as a shared understanding.

MAJORCAN MINIMALISM

Neuendorf House

Neuendorf House

The striking coral walls of Neuendorf House have stood the test of time, combining captivating architecture with the lush nature of Majorca. Here, guests delight in the serenity to simply just be.

DESIGNING STILLNESS

Corkinho

Corkinho

An old maritime building in Antwerp’s port now serves as an industrial cathedral that facilitates the art of stillness through designer Cédric Etienne’s cork furniture and contemplative interiors.

ANTWERP’S HIDDEN SOUL

Patina Guesthouse

Patina Guesthouse

A deeply personal project that reflects the craftsmanship and creativity of its eclectic owner, Patina guesthouse in Antwerp has a soulful allure, merging art, homely comfort and history.

CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

CAM Gulbenkian

CAM Gulbenkian

Beneath the shimmering 'engawa' of CAM in Lisbon, where architecture dissolves into nature, visitors are invited to wander between the reflective art galleries and verdant gardens, discovering moments of stillness and connection.

SOUND AND STILLNESS

Slowness’s Reethaus

Slowness’s Reethaus

An architectural wonder, the Reethaus in Berlin, on the Slowness Flussbad campus, is a cultural space for radical presence, with a spatial sound system that offers a transformative listening experience.

Renaissance Residency

Numeroventi

Numeroventi

Tucked away in the heart of Florence, a historic palazzo has been thoughtfully transformed by Martino di Napoli Rampolla into a refined blend of creative residency, contemporary art space and boutique accommodation.

Philosophy of Flavour

Restaurant ÄNG

Restaurant ÄNG

The evening light softly reflects the countryside landscape in the glass house that harbours ÄNG. Inside this Swedish restaurant, guests are surprised by a complex journey of gastronomy, design and sustainability.

Inspired Encounters

1st Artisan Circle

1st Artisan Circle

Visionary Shinichiro Ogata and ceramist Shinko Oka’s visit to artist Helga Ritsch sparks a unique creative synergy, manifesting in their minds and hearts, and in objects that highlight this collaboration.

Wooden Architecture

Rumah Hujan Estate

Rumah Hujan Estate

High above a sacred ravine in Ubud, Bali, a patinated door offers a portal to a pair of villas that attest to the quiet beauty of emotions yet unspoken.

ALCHEMY OF INDIGO

Tian Taru

Tian Taru

In a rewilded idyll deep in Bali’s jungled heart, amidst the earthly and the ethereal, an artist and a jeweller dedicate their days to the lost art of natural indigo dyeing.

QUIETUDE OF ALENTEJO

L’AND Vineyards

L’AND Vineyards

Nestled in Alentejo’s lush landscape, L’AND Vineyards offers sumptuous dwellings and sensory experiences centred on wine, such as creating your own blend and indulging in grape-based spa treatments.

BERLIN’S ASIAN ART

The Feuerle Collection

The Feuerle Collection

Hidden in the centre of Berlin is an Asian art experience designed to provoke your senses. Venture into the semi-darkness of a cavernous vault-like building and succumb to the Feuerle Collection.

CERAMIC EXPRESSIONS

Shingo Oka

Shingo Oka

A self-described “firer of things”, Japanese potter Shingo Oka walks us through the orchards, kilns and beehives of Tenpyogama, where he crafts works that reflect his deep knowledge of Asian ceramics.

STONES OF ZEN

Tosei Shinabe

Tosei Shinabe

When not teaching meditation at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, Tosei Shinabe is crafting ‘za kekkai’ stones, spiritual objets d’art that the Buddhist Zen monk hand-selects and infuses with prayers.

Winter 2024

Helga Ritsch

Helga Ritsch

In the clarifying air of her Swiss mountain home, ceramicist Helga Ritsch created her 2024 winter cycle, ‘what about us?’, which delves into connections within objects and between individuals.

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‘Karakami’ greeting cards

Ko Kado

‘Karakami’ greeting cards

This AGOBAY exclusive presents four 'karakami', each with an envelope and blank sheet of paper, that exude a serene beauty. The design draws on a natural palette, employs a depth of texture and features a subtle luminescent effect.

Chashaku – Bamboo Spoon

OGATA

Chashaku – Bamboo Spoon

Known in Japan as a chashaku, the bamboo spoon is an important element in the world of tea ceremony. A chashaku has a slender shape, with its tip crafted into a shallow spoon-like form for scooping matcha powder into a tea bowl.

Mosquito Coil Holder

OGATA

Mosquito Coil Holder

A chic solution for an outdoor essential, this circular mosquito coil holder is handcrafted from rustic iron. A coat of lacquer has been baked on, enhancing the natural texture and rich colour of the metal while also providing rust proofing.

Issue 25

The Travel Almanac

Issue 25

This special 25th-anniversary relaunch issue of The Travel Almanac is themed on ‘Adventure’, and filled with captivating journeys, insightful conversations and both spiritual and practical travel advice.

Issue 55

Kinfolk

Issue 55

Issue 55 of Kinfolk is ‘The Faith Issue’, which considers the way religion continues to shape cultures, communities and cities – while also looking more closely at how faith underpins society and touches people’s lives.

Sencha teapot for one

OGATA

Sencha teapot for one

Discreetly asking for your touch, this unobtrusive yet artful teapot for one stands out due to the uniquely shaped strainer. Its ‘houhin’ shape makes it comfortable for holding and easy to pour any kind of tea - especially sencha.

Serving tray

Yusuke Tazawa

Serving tray

Handcrafted from dark walnut wood, this tray is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. Ideal for serving drinks, small bites or organising everyday items, it is a versatile addition to any home, balancing simplicity with sophistication.

Mouse Key Pouch

Arts & Science

Mouse Key Pouch

A functional and safe option for keeping your keys, this mouse-shaped key pouch in tactile soft black leather is also beautiful in its simplicity. It features a sturdy metal ring on a leather tab that can be moved out of the pouch for use.

Art Panel

Ko Kado

Art Panel

This art panel exudes a serene beauty in blown-up proportions for your wall. The simple, minimalist design employs a depth of texture in its neutral palette, featuring a subtly luminescent effect. Made entirely and meticulously by hand.

Cupped small vessel (2024)

Helga Ritsch

Cupped small vessel (2024)

With a beautifully cupped shape and a balanced clay contour, this vessel rises from a small base to a larger opening. The organic form reflects the artist's mastery, shaping the clay with a profound sense of harmony.

Sake cup, ‘Fuki-urushi’

Yusuke Tazawa

Sake cup, ‘Fuki-urushi’

This exquisite bell-shaped sake cup, adorned with the finesse of ‘fuki-urushi’ wipe lacquering, it bears a touch of tradition while exuding timeless elegance. This set contains two sake cups. It pairs with the ‘Fuki-urushi’ sake pitcher.

Matcha whisk

OGATA

Matcha whisk

Carved with precision from a single piece of bamboo, this handmade matcha whisk is an essential tool for traditional Japanese matcha tea preparation. Its high number of bristles creates an exceptionally smooth and fine foam.

Sake pitcher, ‘Fuki-urushi’

Yusuke Tazawa

Sake pitcher, ‘Fuki-urushi’

This sake pitcher is a captivating testament to the allure of simplicity. Fuki-urushi results in an interesting surface that showcases both the glossy smoothness of the lacquer and the texture created by the layers below.

‘Tokkuri’ field pitcher

Shingo Oka

‘Tokkuri’ field pitcher

This earthy brown pitcher features a motif at its centre of a hand-drawn field. Varying shades, from cream to dark neutrals, are streaked through the material, reflecting the mountainous environment in which Shingo Oka lives and works.

‘Tokkuri’ pitcher

Shingo Oka

‘Tokkuri’ pitcher

Inspired by early Japanese ‘Imari’ styles, this ‘Tokkuri’ pitcher has a beautifully aged appeal. It features ‘Somon’ drawings, which are patterns resembling growing grass. Shingo Oka also describes it as having a “very 1600s” aesthetic.

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STORES & CAFÉS

Located in the heart of Zurich, on the 2nd floor of a beautiful 19th-century building, AGOBAY’s first café & showroom blends its minimalistic and warm contemporary style with the historic architecture of 1885.

AGOBAY ZURICH
Za Kekkai Stones

Anchors of Time and Beauty – Discover a small selection of new kekkai stones by Buddhist Zen monk Tosei Shinabe.

The AGOBAY Collection
ZAZEN MEDIATION

This autumn, we welcome Buddhist Zen monk Tosei Shinabe to our Zurich store and café in late October, for a limited series of Zazen meditation sessions for beginners.

FUGITIVE EVENT
UJI SPECIAL BLEND

Our ceremonial-grade AGOBAY matcha is sourced from the banks of the Uji River near Kyoto, Japan, and ground from superior tencha using a traditional stone mill.

THE AGOBAY MATCHA
GYOKURO EXPERIENCE

With an intense umami flavour, gyokuro is a rare and versatile sencha tea often regarded as Japan’s finest. Discover our curated selection of elegant products designed especially to enhance your Gyokuro experience.

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