Shibui:
Elegant, subtle, refined and unobtrusive.
Shibuimono (things shibui) reflect a hand-crafted and timeless beauty unaffected by social and cultural trends.
Shibui is the essence of understated beauty and quality.
Fine Japanese Antiques
With the quality of Shibui
You will find elegant tansu chests, fine kimonos and textiles, antique silk screens and ceramics and so much more in our frequently-updated online catalog. If you are looking for something specific that you can't find on the site, please contact us. Our knowledgeable staff and extensive contacts will do our best to procure it for you.
Shibui protects its customers with an unconditional guarantee of quality and authenticity. Each tansu is accompanied by a letter of appraisal and a brief of its history, including any restoration required to maintain its integrity. David Jackson, Shibui's tansu expert and museum-quality restorer, skillfully renders all restoration on Shibui pieces.
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