In a world dominated by rushed and often unconscious choices, AGOBAY advocates for a change of pace: we encourage taking the time, to create with intent and to celebrate handmade design that feels, sounds and smells good.

In a world dominated by rushed and often unconscious choices, AGOBAY advocates for a change of pace: we encourage taking the time, to create with intent and to celebrate handmade design that feels, sounds and smells good. Collaborating with artisans who have mastered their skills over decades, each object we craft or curate undergoes an elaborate manufacturing process. With every use, these pieces evolve in beauty, and embody a deliberate choice made to last and enchant throughout a lifetime.

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The perfect pieces

Meaningful Objects

Objects

The Perfect Pieces

In a hurried world dominated by rushed and often unconscious choices, AGOBAY advocates for a change of pace: we encourage taking the time, to create with intent, to honour traditional craftsmanship, and to celebrate handmade design that feels, sounds and smells good.

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Handcrafted products are built to last. Not only in a practical sense, due to the invested expertise, time and high-quality materials, but also on an emotional level. When we see, smell and touch these creations, our senses awaken.

Handcrafted products are built to last, not only in a practical sense due to the invested expertise, time, and high-quality materials, but also on an emotional level. From delicate irregularities in leather pouches to subtle glaze variations on ceramic bowls – each nuance narrates a story and reflects the artisan’s personality. These marks of authenticity not only remind us of humanity’s ability to transform raw materials into functional works of art but also make each item even more precious and personal.

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Craftsmanship

CRAFTSMANSHIP

A Path to Perfection

A perfectly shaped ceramic bowl – with subtle variation in its glaze. A soft leather pouch – featuring a delicate irregularity in its texture. A gleaming brass vessel – gradually changing hue with every touch. As we hold an artisanal product in our hands, it's often only through closer inspection that we notice its unique characteristics and realise that it has been crafted by hand, from natural material, with an abundance of time, expertise and dedication. This is the captivating beauty of craftsmanship.

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Discover the profound bond that connects us to Japan. It involves our values, art of living, approach to craftsmanship and connections with talented artisans. It lives on in our name and in the meaning of our Japanese logo, ‘genkei’.

Discover the profound, multi-faceted bond that connects AGOBAY to Japan. It’s embodied in our name and the meaning of our Japanese logo, ‘genkei’. It encompasses the values and principles we live by, and is celebrated through a genuine appreciation of true craftsmanship. This is something we deeply respect, wish to learn from, and raise awareness about – together with our partnering Japanese artisans, designers and visionaries who accompany us in our journey in pursuit of beauty with a purpose.

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JAPANESE SOUL

Enduring Values

JAPAN

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AGOBAY

Crafting a refined life

AGOBAY matcha bowl

Formed in unglazed porcelain, this matcha bowl is pure, tactile and quietly striking. The wide mouth and rounded base are shaped for function: allowing for vigorous whisking while encouraging a smooth, even blend.

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Matcha travel bag

Dedicated to matcha, our travel bag set is a powerhouse collaboration between many of our artisans, bringing together everything you need for an elevated daily ritual, wherever you are, held in a custom-made padded linen bag.

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AGOBAY matcha whisk holder

An AGOBAY exclusive, this matcha whisk holder is created in collaboration with Swiss ceramicist Therese Müller in glazed white porcelain. It helps keep the bamboo tines of your whisk in shape and allows for safe storage.

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AGOBAY espresso cup with saucer

Savouring the sight of the flawlessly proportioned espresso cup, evokes a sense of serenity. Crafted out of an unwavering pursuit of perfection, this AGOBAY exclusive epitomises the ideal form.

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Kyoto matcha

Our ceremonial-grade AGOBAY matcha is sourced from the banks of the Uji River, Japan, and carefully mastered by Hideki Kuwabara. With its rich umami, sharp astringency and the scent of a green temple garden, it refreshes your heart and soul.

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AGOBAY matcha water pitcher

Designed by AGOBAY in close collaboration with British green-wood carver Samuel Alexander, this matcha pitcher holds the exact volume of water required for one cup of matcha. It has been freehand-carved from freshly felled walnut.

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AGOBAY tea caddy

Borne of the desire to create a minimalist and natural tea caddy, this AGOBAY exclusive embodies the harmonious fusion of inviting aesthetics and practical functionality. Elaborately crafted in collaboration with the skilled woodcraft artisans Akiko Kuwahata and Ken Winther, the design of this walnut tea caddy is a testament to the artistry of true craftsmanship.

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AGOBAY coffee mug with saucer

Savouring a long coffee, a cappuccino or a flat white in a flawlessly proportioned mug, while appreciating its almost velvety touch, adds beauty to this comforting daily ritual. This AGOBAY exclusive turns each coffee into a fully gratifying experience.

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AGOBAY zabuton

Created in collaboration with Zen monk Tosei Shinabe and Niwa Futon in Nagoya, Japan, our zabuton is designed especially for Zazen. It offers support for your knees, ankles and feet, creating a soft base for seated meditation.

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AGOBAY zabuton and zafu

Created in collaboration with Zen monk Tosei Shinabe and Niwa Futon in Nagoya, Japan, our zabuton and zafu are designed especially for Zazen. Together, they offer a supportive, comfortable foundation for seated meditation.

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Replacement matcha set

When your matcha essentials need replacing, this exclusive AGOBAY set has you covered. It includes our ceremonial-grade Kyoto matcha tea, and a handmade bamboo whisk (‘chasen’) and spoon (‘chashaku’).

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Ceremonial matcha set

A thoughtfully composed set for a very special matcha ritual, exclusive to AGOBAY: a gently rounded unglazed porcelain matcha bowl, our ceremonial-grade Kyoto matcha, and a handmade bamboo whisk (‘chasen’) and spoon (‘chashaku’).

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Ceremonial pair matcha set

A thoughtfully composed set for a shared matcha ritual, exclusive to AGOBAY: a pair of rounded unglazed porcelain matcha bowls, our ceremonial-grade Kyoto matcha, and a handmade bamboo whisk (‘chasen’) and spoon (‘chashaku’).

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AGOBAY matcha spoon

Usually crafted in bamboo, this ‘chashaku’ has been freehand-carved from freshly felled walnut exclusively for AGOBAY. Its slender shape and shallow tip are for scooping matcha into a tea bowl – an essential tea ceremony tool.