In temples across Japan, karesansui gardens are cleared and shaped daily by monks — a quiet, meditative ritual that orders both sand and spirit. The simple act of raking the gravel becomes a form of prayer, a rhythm for the mind.
This piece reimagines that ritual for modern life. Designed by Mr. Igawa, founder of Zen Void, a young Japanese maker devoted to bringing stillness into everyday routines, it lets you tend your own miniature landscape. Light the incense, trace the sand, and watch the smoke drift through the patterns you create — a private moment of balance and calm.
More than a beautiful object, it’s a small tool for reflection. Fun to shape, therapeutic to repeat, and quietly grounding to observe — it’s a gift that carries meaning far beyond its size.
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Designed and Manufactured in Japan – Created by Zen Void founder Mr. Igawa, inspired by temple karesansui gardens.
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Mindful Ritual – Combine fragrance and motion for a calming daily practice.
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Complete Set – Includes tray, rakes, Seiryu stones, preserved bonsai, silica sand, and ten hinoki incense sticks.
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Therapeutic & Interactive – Draw, erase, and recreate your patterns for quiet moments of focus.
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Gift-Ready Presentation – A meaningful piece for anyone drawn to Japanese aesthetics or mindfulness.
Contents
- Tray (W20cm × H2.5cm × D12cm)
- Bonsai set with stones (leaves: preserved / wood: driftwood)
- Seiryu stones: 1 incense stone, 1 moss-style stone, 2 small stones
- Rakes: leveling, circular, and standard (3 types)
- Silica sand: 160g
- Hinoki incense sticks: 10