芽吹き

Every tree has knots. Because knot is an important part for wood where new branches come out to grow. However, people tend to consider knots are not beautiful for products and our technique was not enough to whittle those hard knot part as other products. So we have been throwing them away as defective for granted untill now, even there's no problem to use.
This "Mebuki" brand is our new project to reconsider this situation and redefine the value of knot by focusing on its potential.  Mebuki means "sprout" which brings new lives to trees and trees bring us the great nature resouce for living.  We have to recognize how important knot is and respect them.
"Mebuki" in Japanese also means that good luck will come around. It has the implication that the long-term efforts would pay off as the plant survive a long winter and sprout in the spring.  Mebuki could be your best gift for the beginning of new phases of life such as baby birth, entrance of school or marriage. Find your favorite one with original shape of knot just for you. It brings the vital energy of nature to your life.