{"product_id":"il00042","title":"AJI PROJECT RS - ROCK END \/ L \/ rust","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC08509_98e7c231-d79a-4938-a339-1e0e837fab6b.jpg?v=1747291374\" alt=\"\"\u003eAJI PROJECT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bookends, \"ROCK END,\" made from Aji stone with its distinctive mottled pattern, are truly impressive.\u003cbr\u003eThe contrast between the natural rock texture and the carefully polished, straight cut surface is striking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product comes from \"AJI PROJECT,\" a beautiful design interior brand that utilizes Aji stone.\u003cbr\u003eAji stone is a high-grade granite quarried from the cliffs of Gokenzan, which spans Mure-cho and Aji-cho in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the desire to share its appeal with more people, the brand was launched in 2012 by 13 local stonemasons and volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAji stone is a historic material that has been traditionally used in construction and stone sculptures for over 400 years.\u003cbr\u003eAJI PROJECT sublimates its natural form and texture into designs that blend with modern lifestyles.\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 \"Koma-me\" (fine-grained) and \"Chu-me\" (medium-grained) based on their particle size.\u003cbr\u003eAdditionally, brown-colored stones with a high iron content are locally called \"Sabi-ishi\" (rust stone).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fine-grained Koma-me (bottom left) is characterized by its delicate texture, and when carefully polished, it reveals a beautiful, double-kasuri-like pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe medium-grained Chu-me (bottom right) is characterized by its small biotite particles, one of Aji stone's main components, making it appear slightly whiter than Koma-me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sabi-ishi (top center) has long been used for gardens, but in recent years, it has also garnered attention as a building material.\u003cbr\u003eNamed after its brownish \"sabi\" (rust) color, it deepens in color over time, and surprisingly, 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 Robust 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 the fine crystals are strongly bonded, it is said that delicate craftsmanship that cannot be replicated with other stones can be applied to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rock ends leverage that characteristic, featuring a design where one stone is split into two.\u003cbr\u003eThe surfaces that come into contact with books are polished to prevent damage, and discreet clear rubber stoppers are attached to the bottom for non-slip functionality, making them highly functional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey pair well with vintage furniture, and a rich black shelf further enhances the stone's texture and substantial feel.\u003cbr\u003eThey create a modern atmosphere and add an elegant accent, regardless of whether the decor is Japanese or Western.\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-92a5-98ad3aa6097.jpg?v=1747291373\"\u003eForms that Naturally Blend into Any Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAJI PROJECT products are developed with a focus on the texture of Aji stone and considering its place in a space.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough seemingly foreign, they surprisingly 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\/DSC08562.jpg?v=1747291374\"\u003eThe Shape of Stone, Bringing a Clear Breeze to Your Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aji stone producing region has a long history as a place where the stone industry flourished and is known for the high skills of its craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003eHere, specialized craftsmen work in a division of labor, performing tasks such as splitting, excavating, and polishing.\u003cbr\u003eEach craftsman utilizes their expertise, and a single product is created through each step of the process, from quarrying to processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling natural materials like stone, which emit the energy nurtured by the earth, the items from AJI PROJECT boast delicate and exceptional quality, leveraging the unique texture of Aji stone. \u003cbr\u003eThinking about where to display them in the room is one of my recent pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"株式会社蒼島","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50374551929153,"sku":null,"price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0641\/2097\/files\/DSC07772.jpg?v=1745905886","url":"https:\/\/amenoie.jp\/en\/products\/il00042","provider":"アメノイエ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}