Zogan Embedded Ware combines traditionally distinct Japanese dishware materials by bonding hardwood with porcelain or enameled stainless steel. The fusion of organic and ceramic employs Japanese artisanal craftsmanship resulting in a design that hides the inherent challenge of uniting these materials. Geometric shapes in bright white porcelain, or enamel, are embedded in a durable, dark walnut to form sculptural objects that also function as place settings.

Yoshiaki Ito, a Brooklyn-based designer, and craftsman worked for seven years in David Weeks Studio designing world-renowned products like Cubebot, before founding his own design firm TAMEN. TAMEN is dedicated to creating versatile pieces inspired by the many facets of life, each with its own story and the ability to adapt to various occasions and scenarios. Each object design comes to fruition in collaboration with craftsman in Japan. TAMEN’s elegant designs are limitless in their mutability, suiting and creating different moods.