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...
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Tamaki Niime — At the Heart of Japan
Shibumi JournalAt the Heart of Japan Tamaki Niime A day among artisans and intentional teamwork, humming looms and endless color — choosing scarves and shawls for the gallery. Words & photographs by April Higashi...
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...
Tahiti Pearl Adventure 🦪
A Journey to the Pearl Farms of French Polynesia Tahitian black oysters in baskets used for pearl cultivation. In September 2023, April Higashi — owner and founder of Shibumi Gallery...
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...
Pearl Design & Inspiration Guide
Journal Pearl Design & Inspiration Guide Family pearls, rarely worn but too precious to part with, can be transformed into contemporary pieces that feel like you. By April L Higashi...
The Longivity of Love
I marvel at couples who have managed to make long-term relationships work or still seem happy after years of marriage. I have a few solid long-term coupled friends but many...
Interview with Bob Grabowski in conversation with April Higashi
At our holiday party, we honored Bob Grabowski, a retired jeweler who will turn 90 on December 21, 2022. See the older post for the story of Bob and his...
INSPIRATION: Meet Jeweler Bob Grabowski
HERE IS THE STORY ABOUT THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW FOR 2022: THE OPALS SHOW Opals donated by Bob and Barbara Grabowski by April Higashi Hands of...