About us:

sabi started in 2001 at our original location on Melrose Avenue with a mission to introduce traditional Japanese crafts to the U.S. market. sabi, which derives from the Japanese phrase “wabi sabi,” implies a sentiment that is characteristic of our culture: quiet beauty that comes with age. Japan boasts of many forms of high quality craftsmanship, which have gained recognition both inside and outside the country for centuries. There are numerous craftsmen and designers that have yet to be recognized outside of Japan, and that’s the reason why we are here. Our hope is to be the bridge between Japanese craftsmen and customers outside of the country, who appreciate the quiet beauty and timeless appeal of these pieces just like we do.

Sawako Nakamura
1609B Montana Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.451.7280

Store Hours: Open everyday 10:00am - 6:00pm

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Some of our products are also available at the following locations:

•  Gump’s, San Francisco 800.766.7628,www.gumps.com
•  Mingei International Museum Shop, San Diego 619.239.0003, www.mingei.org
•  Smithsonian Institution Gallery Shop, Washington 800.322.0344, www.si.edu
•  Ito En, New York 210.988.7111, www.itoen.com