{"product_id":"il00039","title":"AJI PROJECT OT - PAPER WEIGHT \/ chume","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08562.jpg?v=1747291374\"\u003eAJI PROJECT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from AJI PROJECT, a brand of beautiful interior designs using Aji stone.\u003cbr\u003eAji stone is a high-grade granite quarried from the rock face of Mt. Goken, which straddles the towns of Mure and Aji in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand was established in 2012 by 13 local stonemasons and volunteers from the chamber of commerce and industry, with the desire to share its charm with more people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAji stone is a historic stone material that has been traditionally used in building materials and stone statues for over 400 years.\u003cbr\u003eAJI PROJECT elevates its natural form and texture into designs that fit modern lifestyles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis paperweight has a rounded form and a cool, gentle texture to the touch, which, despite its subtlety, somehow conveys a profound sense of taste.\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a paperweight, if displayed like an objet d'art on a book or shelf, it seems to create a subtle dialogue with the space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08591.jpg?v=1747291374\"\u003eRich texture woven by differences in particle size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minerals contained in Aji stone have small crystals, and are classified into \"komame\" (fine-grained) and \"chūme\" (medium-grained) depending on the size of their particles.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, those with a high iron content, which are brownish, are called \"sabi-ishi\" (rust stone) in the production area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe komame (fine-grained) on the lower left is characterized by its fine-grained surface, and when carefully polished, it reveals a beautiful pattern like a double kasuri (ikat) design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chūme (medium-grained) on the lower right has small particles of biotite, one of the main components of Aji stone, and is characterized by appearing slightly whiter than komame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sabi-ishi (rust stone) at the top center has long been used for gardens, but in recent years, it has also been attracting attention as a building material.\u003cbr\u003eIt gets its name from its brownish \"rust color,\" and it is surprising how it deepens over time, and the beauty of its natural surface is said to have a healing effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08819.jpg?v=1747291430\"\u003eElegant and strong Aji stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAji stone is a type of granite, but it is also called \"the diamond of granite\" due to the beauty of its fine crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAji stone is also characterized by its high hardness and resistance to weathering.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the strong bond of its fine crystals, it is said that delicate craftsmanship that cannot be imitated by other stones can be applied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08578_4784697e-78be-482c-92a5-98ad3aa64097.jpg?v=1747291373\"\u003eA form that naturally blends into any space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAJI PROJECT products are developed with careful consideration for the feel of the Aji stone and its placement.\u003cbr\u003eThough seemingly disparate at first glance, they somehow blend naturally into various spaces, as if they had always been there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08509_98e7c231-d79a-4938-a339-1e0e837fab6b.jpg?v=1747291374\"\u003eThe form of stone brings clear air to a space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aji stone production area has a long history as a place where the stone industry flourished and is also known for the high skill of its artisans.\u003cbr\u003eHere, specialized artisans work in a division of labor, each excelling in tasks such as cutting, digging, and polishing.\u003cbr\u003eIt is said that each product is created through every step from quarrying to processing, with each artisan utilizing their unique skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe items from AJI PROJECT harness the unique texture of Aji stone, a natural material that radiates the energy nurtured by the earth, boasting delicate and exceptional quality.\u003cbr\u003eDeciding where to display them in the room has recently become one of my simple pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"株式会社蒼島","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50374552092993,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC07761.jpg?v=1745892828","url":"https:\/\/amenoie.jp\/en\/products\/il00039","provider":"アメノイエ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}