Shinya Kobayashi

Kame Turtle Tajine

€ 3.000

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A fusion of Moroccan culture and Japanese craft: the Kame Tajine embodies an Afro-Asian aesthetic of harmony and heritage. Reimagining Morocco’s iconic cooking vessel through the lens of Japanese artistry. In Japan, the turtle symbolizes longevity and vitality; in Morocco, the tajine evokes gathering, generosity and shared nourishment.

Each piece is handcrafted at Kamedani Yogyo, a Shimane kiln with over two centuries of expertise in kimachi kawaraclay roof tiles. Shaped by onishi, an ornamental tile artisan, its sculptural turtle form preserves traditional craftsmanship while revitalizing a fading trade.

A dialogue between two cultures, the Kame Tajine is more than a culinary object—it is a collectible work of art, created specially for Curated by DAR and those who seek meaning in the objects they bring home.

Dimensions

31 cm (W) x 31 cm (D) x 20 cm (H)

We strongly advise you to carefully take measurements before placing the order. 

Material

Fired clay, glaze.

Editions

1 

Authentification

Including certificate of authenticity. 

Payment

This artwork can be paid with bank transfer, iDeal (within the EU), credit card, and PayPal. An order is confirmed once the payment is received.

Shipping 

Orders will be processed within 24h of their confirmation and will be handed to the courier within 1 to 2 weeks. Shipping costs and delivery time vary per size, weight, and destination of your piece. Shipping costs are calculated at check out prior purchase.

This artwork is dispatched from Japan. The option to ‘pick up at DAR’ is therefore not available. For more information, please refer to our Shipping, Terms and Conditions page.

 A dialogue between two cultures, the Kame Tajine is more than a culinary object, it is a collectible work of art, created specially for those who seek meaning in the objects they bring home.

About Shinya

Shinya Kobayashi is a multidisciplinary practitioner dedicated to sustaining Japan’s craft traditions and cultural heritage, with a special focus on regional communities. In 2011, he founded a design firm, Coelacanth Shokudo, to address the challenges facing Japan’s declining craft industries. His work spans branding and product development, collaborations with local artisans, and training the next generation of craftspeople. In 2016, he launched the label Mujun (meaning “paradox”) to share Japanese traditional crafts internationally and build global partnerships. In 2020, Kobayashi acquired 20 hectares of mountain land in Shimane, aiming to foster a circular economy through artisan training and the revitalization of satoyama, the cyclical relationship between people and nature. His work has been widely exhibited, including at SaloneSatellite in Milan (2009, 2013), the Setouchi Triennale (2010), and Singapore Design Week (2025).

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