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
Cloud Dragon Andon (24″ high) $350
ANDON
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: walnut pins
Day4: drawer completed
Day 1: Pieces dimensioned
Day 3: Doors completed
Day 5: pieces sanded smooth/clear-coated
Day 2: rough fitting
Day 2: Pieces cut to size and planed smoothe
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
Triple Asanoha on Body Style C
Sunrise Pattern on Body Style C
Locally made stained glass on Body Style B
Construction of Body Style C with Panel Doors in Maple
Pieces of Body Style B
Single Asanoha (add $200)
Omamori Knot replaces need for metal hook
small butsudan A with drawers
Simple Doors on Body Style C
Simple Doors on Body Style B
Fibonacci doors
Single Asanoha on Body Style B
Triple Asanoha (add $300)
Construction of Simple doors with panel
Tenon detail on Belt
Panel Doors with Maple Burr
Reed Doors
Detail of Bamboo Rice Paper
small butsudan B with drawers
Simple Doors on Body Style C
Simple Doors with Panel on Body Style C
Style A, from $400
Maple Base
Thin Butsudan with Simple Doors $400
Simple Doors with Panel (add $50)
Single Asanoha pattern on Body Style B
Special Reed design
Simple Doors on Body Style C, showing size of Gohonzon
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