An Unexpected Community ---Meet Ellie.
When I first started SHIBUMI, I was often surprised and energized by unexpected connections. I never knew who might walk through the gallery doors, who might be drawn to my work, or...
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QUEENS ARE NOT FRAGILE
SHIBUMI PROJECT features our inspiring clients, their stories,and the jewelry that they love. MEET ANDREA GORDON. You may have seen her name on billboards or open house signs around...
An Artful Collection - Layering Edit with Laura
WHAT IF YOU LOVED ALL YOUR JEWELRY? And could play to combine your pieces for different looks? SHIBUMI client, Laura, shares her jewelry collection and shows how she combines and...
A Considered Life: April Higashi
April Higashi, owner of Shibumi Gallery and April Higashi Jewelry shares her background, her story, and the mentors who inspired her along the way. This video was made for her...
METALSMITH - Q&A with April Higashi
The Summer 2024 issue of Metalsmith magazine features questions and answers with April Higashi. Read April’s responses to questions about running a gallery, selecting artists, as well as questions about...
SHIBUMI: Decoding Japan's Green Grass
TRAVEL NOTES FROM JAPANSHIBUMI: Decoding Japan's Green Grass Did you know Japanese will meticulously tweeze weeds from their grass? In Japan I found: High standards are expected It is respected...
QUEENS ARE NOT FRAGILE
SHIBUMI PROJECT features our inspiring clients, their stories,and the jewelry that they love. MEET ANDREA GORDON. You may have seen her name on billboards or open house signs around...
PRESENT: SHIBUMI GROUP SHOW
SHIBUMI GALLERY is pleased to announce our 16th ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY and show opening, on 02 December, 2023. PRESENT features SHIBUMI artists who have not only created original pieces, but have...
#tahitipearladventure🦪
Tahitian black oysters in baskets used for pearl cultivation. IN SEPTEMBER 2023, APRIL HIGASHI, OWNER AND FOUNDER OF SHIBUMI GALLERY, TRAVELED TO TAHITI TO VISIT SOME OF ITS PEARL FARMS...
A CURATED LIFE - EAST BAY MAGAZINE FEATURE
East Bay Magazine recently interviewed April Higashi, owner and founder of Shibumi Gallery.See the article below or read online.
Curated ☆ Picks // Natalie Engels
Interior designer and SHIBUMI client, Natalie Engels, guest curates this selection of pieces choosing works that represent the things she is drawn to: Found Objects, Star Gazing and Balanced...
VOTED BEST JEWELRY STORE - EAST BAY
Thank you! We're thrilled to announce SHIBUMI was once again voted Best Jewelry Store in The East Bay Magazine and The East Bay Express.We sincerely thank all of our amazing...
The Road of Motherhood; 2010-2023
I think the road to motherhood has given me super powers! My son Ando turned 13 this year. I see him thinking and fending for himself these days and think, ‘Wow...