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2008: 05.02 04.25 01.31 01.01 2007/ 2006/ 2005/ 2004
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Did you get a chance to stop by at the new tortoise? We had a great start in May, and this month, we will have our first exhibition at the new location! Shigeki Fujishiro, a designer from Tokyo will exhibit his contemporary MOBILES. Please save the date for the opening party where you can meet the artist!
June 19th (Thurs.) - July 6th (Sun.)
reception: June 19th (Thurs.) 6pm - 9pm at the new tortoise
add: 1342 1/2 abbot kinney blvd. venice, ca 90291
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Because of your warm support, Tortoise is able to keep introducing great products of Japan. And we are stepping up for a new challenge.
The second store will be on the same street and still be "Japanese", but mostly one-of-a-kind artists' pieces, vintage furniture and items, and Taku(co-owner)'s furniture.
address: 1342 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291
store hours: Wed - Sun noon-6pm or by appointment
Store opens May 2nd!
It is getting warmer outside, and it is time for Yo Takimoto's wood carving class! (updated.05.14.08)
5/25 Sun 2-5pm @ Tortoise (1208 abbot kinney blvd)
6/8 SUN 2-5pm @ Tortoise
6/15 SUN 2-5pm @ Tortoise
6/22 SUN 2-5 @ Tortoise
6/28 SAT 2-5 @ Ananda (1354 abbot kinney blvd)
The class is $25 and he provides everything!
Each class is limited for 10 people, so call quickly to save a spot! 310-314-8448
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Only at age 29, Ryota Aoki has won numerous awards in ceramic design contests throughout Japan, Korea, Australia, and Europe. These silver bowls could be used to put dry fruits, flowers, or just as a gorgeous center piece.
The material is porcelain with silver glaze. Price ranges from $100 - 500. We have his white porcalain works as well so please call or visit our store for more information!
Most of you are already familiar with our local ceramicist, Shio. She brought in some of her new work. There is no words to describe her progressive creativity. Come and see it and feel it for yourself!
Seiko is another young artist from Toyama, Japan. Most of her work is sold as tableware or vases but her work is almost like a flower itself. Seiko is a silver medalist at the craft design awards in Japan in 2005.
'e-glass' by Shotoku Glass
This environmentally friendly and safe glass is made from recycled fluorescent light tubes! The mercury has been safely removed. First glassware to receive Eco Mark design in Japan.
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I hope you all had a great first month of 2008! To start off the year, Tortoise would like to introduce just few of the new artists we found in Japan, along with some fresh new products from our local artist. We also found a great eco-friendly product made in downtown Tokyo, which could be a great addition to your green lifestyle.
First Fridays + New Store Hours!
Don't miss our next First Fridays event- February 1st! Most of the store on Abbot Kinney Blvd. will be open late. Tortoise will be open until 9pm.
Also due to requests from our customers, Tortoise will be open 7 days a week, 12-6pm for the month of February. We hope to see you soon :)
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