Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles, as a refined Japanese Desk Accessory symbolizing calm protection.

Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara tiles resting on paper beside a fountain pen as a refined Japanese Desk Accessory.

Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles, ceramic piece with a calm gray tone as a refined Desk Accessory.

Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles resting on paper beside a fountain pen as a refined Desk Accessory.

Handcrafted Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles, refined Desk Accessory symbolizing calm protection.

Handcrafted Japanese paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles, beside a Japanese Fountain Pen on white paper.

Handcrafted Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight with a rounded face design on a wooden desk, made from gray ceramic.

Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight with a rounded face, handcrafted gray ceramic piece symbolizing calm protection.

Back view of Japanese Paperweight inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles, showing ceramic texture as a refined Desk Accessory.

Two Japanese Paperweights inspired by Oni-gawara roof tiles placed on paper, ceramic pieces as refined Desk Accessories.

Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight Medium – Rounded Face

Name: Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight Medium – Rounded Face
Brand: Echizen Seramika
SKU: EC0007
Price: 23.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$23.00 USD

$26.00 USD

This Japanese paperweight features a gently rounded face inspired by the Oni-gawara—traditional roof ornaments that have watched over Japanese homes and temples for centuries. Unlike the fierce expressions often seen on guardian tiles, this design has a calm, almost smiling presence, symbolizing protection with kindness rather than intimidation.

Handcrafted by Echizen Seramika in Fukui, Japan, each piece embodies the quiet elegance of Echizen’s iron-rich clay, celebrated for its smooth texture and subtle silvery-gray hue. For generations, Oni-gawara have adorned rooftops not only as decoration but also as protectors, believed to ward off misfortune and bring peace to the household.

Now reimagined as a Japanese desk accessory, this piece carries that same spirit of gentle protection to your workspace—keeping your papers steady and your mind at ease as you create and write.

Details

Size: 3.7" × 3.1" × 0.8" (9.5 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm)
Weight: 9.2 oz (260 g)
Brand: Echizen Seramika

Echizen Seramika — From Roof to Desk

Founded in 1952 in snowy Fukui, Echizen Seramika has long protected Japanese homes and temples with its resilient roof tiles. Made from iron-rich Echizen clay and fired at around 1200 °C, these tiles develop a distinctive silvery-gray hue known as gin-nezumi, a quiet color that has shaped Japan’s traditional landscapes for centuries. Today, the artisans of Echizen Seramika have transformed this heritage into contemporary tableware and decorative pieces that celebrate the beauty of earthen craftsmanship.

At Komorebi Stationery, we have reimagined this material and craft through a different lens—creating pen trays and paperweights that bring the enduring strength and understated grace of Japanese rooftops to the creative desk. Each piece carries the wisdom and artistry of generations, connecting your daily writing space with the timeless craftsmanship that once sheltered Japan’s homes.

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Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight Medium – Rounded Face

$23.00 USD

$26.00 USD

Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight Medium – Rounded Face

Details

Echizen Seramika — From Roof to Desk

Japanese Kawara Roof Guardian Paperweight Medium – Rounded Face

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