Show me where to look, but don’t tell me what to see.
The oneness of self and environment.
New York
New York
Handcrafted
Massachusettes
Massachusettes
Useful. Beautiful. Simple.
Honest. Humble. Calm.
San Diego
San Diego
Berlin
Berlin
BUTSUDAN
ANDON
Cloud Dragon Andon (24″ high) $350
Original designs – Traditional techniques.
Limitations breed creativity.
Solid wood – Sound construction.
Natural. Healthy. Serene.
Building more with less.
Shibui: subtle details; simplicity balanced with complexity; shibui objects become more beautiful over time; restrained and spontaneous, including a balance of highly refined and rough elements.
Day 3: Doors completed
Day 2: Pieces cut to size and planed smoothe
Day 3: walnut pins
Day 2: rough fitting
Day 5: pieces sanded smooth/clear-coated
Day4: drawer completed
Day 1: Pieces dimensioned
Butsudan: a temple or shrine, usually found in Japanese homes.
Tokonoma: a recess or alcove for displaying a hanging scroll.
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
-St. Francis of Assisi
Simple Doors with Panel (add $50)
Simple Doors on Body Style C
small butsudan A with drawers
Detail of Bamboo Rice Paper
Single Asanoha pattern on Body Style B
Simple Doors on Body style A
Thin Butsudan with Simple Doors $400
Special Reed design
Single Asanoha on Body Style B
small butsudan B with drawers
Simple Doors on Body Style C
Single Asanoha (add $200)
Omamori Knot replaces need for metal hook
Simple Doors on Body Style B
Simple Doors on Body Style C, showing size of Gohonzon
Panel Doors with Maple Burr
Simple Doors with Panel on Body Style C
Construction of Simple doors with panel
Pieces of Body Style B
Single Asanoha pattern on Body Style C
Triple Asanoha (add $300)
Style A, from $400
Triple Asanoha on Body Style C
Maple Base
Construction of Body Style C with Panel Doors in Maple
Thank you. I’m so glad you like my work. If interested in commissioning a piece, please just send an email to eshofunibutsudans@gmail.com. I’d be only too happy to discuss design possibilities with you.
Yes, I am in the US. Joshua Tree, CA to be precise. You might also be interested in viewing my Instagram, which has many pieces not yet uploaded to my website:
Beautiful work! Moving to Washington state soon and may need a new butsudan. I’ll keep your number. Barbara (currently of Illinois)
Thank you, Barbara. I would be delighted to speak with you further, should that time arrive.
Beautiful work! I’m in love!
Is it possible ship to Brazil?
Thank you for your lovely message. I will look into the possibility of shipping to Brazil.
Very warmest regards,
Caleb N Rogers
Very good to have spoken to you on the phone. I look forward to having your art in my home 😀
Hi! It wasn’t me 😊
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Absolutely beautiful! How can I order a Butsudan? Are you in the US?
Good morning,
Thank you. I’m so glad you like my work. If interested in commissioning a piece, please just send an email to eshofunibutsudans@gmail.com. I’d be only too happy to discuss design possibilities with you.
Yes, I am in the US. Joshua Tree, CA to be precise. You might also be interested in viewing my Instagram, which has many pieces not yet uploaded to my website:
Very best regards,
Caleb