who are we?
We are Ido and Rabea, a couple in love with all things handmade and with a passion for oddly shaped hand tools. From our studio in Yamanaka Onsen, we create long-lasting quality objects for everyday use. We strive not only to make, but also to speak the knowledge of traditional techniques and to enable people from all over the world to make educated purchases of well made objects.
Meet the Founders of sentomono
IDO FERBER
Born in a small town between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, I spent most of my life barefoot and outdoors. Today I draw most of my inspiration from the vivid present, the colours and textures of nature and the natural way in which things evolve and erode. I work mainly in the creation of objects for daily use and enjoyment.
Graduate of the Bachelors Course at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design - Department of Industrial Design.
Graduate of the Masters Course at the Tokyo University of the Arts - Department of Ceramics.
direct contact me here: idoferber@gmail.com
- Ido Ferber / instagram
RABEA GEBLER
With a Bachelor degree in Product Design, I noticed I enjoyed being part of the making process of objects. After carving my first spoon from wood, my deep fascination for the material has never left me. I enjoy working with hand tools, leaving traces of axes and knives, and adding my own narrative to the story told by the wood.
Currently, I am enrolled at the Ishikawa Prefectural Institute for Yamanaka Lacquerware in Japan.
CV
2020 B.A. Product Design, HfG Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany
2024 Graduated the Ishikawa Prefectural Institute of Yamanaka Lacquerware, Japan
2023 The Ishikawa International Urushi Exhibition, Setsuko Yamada Prize, Japan
direct contact me here: rabeagebler@gmail.com
- Rabea Gebler / instagram
Could you help us build our dream studio?
Having both recently graduated craft schools in Japan, we are currently in the process of setting up our own workshop and house here. Hopefully we will buy and renovate a countryside house soon, to work and teach workshops in. We would be very grateful if you would like to support our dream.