{"product_id":"il00043","title":"AJI PROJECT RS - ROCK END \/ S \/ Komame","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 \"ROCK END\" bookends, made from Aji stone with its distinctive mottled pattern, are truly striking.\u003cbr\u003eThe contrast between the natural, rugged appearance of the rock and its carefully polished, straight edges is quite impressive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is by \"AJI PROJECT,\" a beautiful design interior brand that uses Aji stone.\u003cbr\u003eAji stone is a high-grade granite quarried from the rock face of Mt. Goken, 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 stone material that has been traditionally used in construction and statues for over 400 years.\u003cbr\u003eAJI PROJECT sublimates its natural form and texture into designs that fit contemporary 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 grain 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) depending on the size of their particles.\u003cbr\u003eAlso, brownish stones with a high iron content are called \"Sabi-ishi\" (rust stone) in the production area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Koma-me on the bottom left is characterized by its fine texture, and when carefully polished, it reveals a beautiful pattern like a double ikat weave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chu-me on the bottom right is characterized by small grains of biotite, one of the main components of Aji stone, and appears slightly whiter than Koma-me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sabi-ishi in the center top has long been used for gardens, but in recent years, it has also attracted attention as a building material.\u003cbr\u003eIt gets its name from its brownish \"rust color,\" and it's surprising that it deepens with age, 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 sturdy 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 bound together, it is said that delicate craftsmanship, which cannot be imitated by other stones, can be applied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rock ends utilize this 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 inconspicuous clear rubber is attached to the bottom as a non-slip measure, combining both functionality and aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with vintage furniture, and a rich black shelf further enhances the stone's texture and substantial feel.\u003cbr\u003eIt creates a modern ambiance and adds an elegant accent, whether in Japanese or Western-style settings.\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\"\u003eA form that naturally blends into any space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAJI PROJECT strives to develop products that value the material feel of Aji stone and consider its place in the environment.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough seemingly unconventional, 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\"\u003eA stone shape that brings fresh air to a space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aji stone producing region has a long history as a thriving stone industry, and it is also known for the high skill of its craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003eHere, specialized craftsmen work in a division of labor, performing tasks such as splitting, carving, and polishing.\u003cbr\u003eEach craftsman utilizes their expertise, and through each step from quarrying to processing, a single product is created.\u003cbr\u003eAJI PROJECT's items boast delicate and exceptional quality, harnessing the unique texture of Aji stone while working with this natural material that emits the energy nurtured by the earth. \u003cbr\u003eThinking about where to display them in my room is one of my recent pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"株式会社蒼島","offers":[{"title":"Default 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