Traditional shrine ritual items have received a modern upgrade with the introduction of unbreakable sacred vessels. The innovative "Warenai Shingu" (Unbreakable Shrine Ritual Items) have been awarded the 2025 Good Design Award for their unique combination of traditional aesthetics and contemporary durability.
A New Material for Sacred Traditions
The items maintain the traditional design of the classic 7-piece shrine ritual set while streamlining details and emphasizing a matte, unglazed pottery texture. Everything from usage to weight, size, and form remains unchanged compared to conventional ritual items, with only one feature added: they won't break when dropped.
The design features gentle, rounded edges throughout, adding a sense of softness and care to the sacred items.
By preserving only the essential forms and adopting an extremely simple design, these items complement both modern and traditional shrine styles.
Traditional Meets Modern
When held, the texture and weight recall the familiar feel of unglazed pottery. Based on forms that have been passed down for hundreds of years, unnecessary details have been carefully removed to create a shape that fits naturally into contemporary living.
The matte, unglazed surface brings a gentle stillness to any space, blending seamlessly with both modern and traditional shrines.
At first glance, one might mistake these for ceramic items due to their weight and texture. The non-glossy surface is also an unusual design choice for shrine ritual items.
The non-reflective surface doesn't bounce light strongly, maintaining a serene appearance wherever placed.
Ceramic and Resin Fusion
To achieve both the warmth of unglazed pottery and break resistance, these items use a proprietary material called "CERA-SOLID" that combines ceramic powder with highly flexible resin. They resist breaking even when dropped from several meters onto flooring or concrete, providing peace of mind for daily use.
The surface features a soft, matte texture that accepts light gently, creating a nostalgic pottery-like quality in both appearance and touch.
Ceramic powder is fused into the break-resistant resin material to create the unglazed pottery texture.
Japanese Craftsmanship with New Materials
While adopting new materials, all production takes place in Japan. Each item is carefully polished by hand, imbuing the surface texture and presence with the warmth of handcraftsmanship.
By connecting the beauty of traditional ritual items with the peace of mind needed in modern life, these items gently accompany daily prayers. Even small ritual items carry this thoughtful intention.
Human hands carefully polish the surface to create a delicate and gentle texture. Though labor-intensive, this is an essential process.
2025 Good Design Award Recognition
The Unbreakable Shrine Ritual Items received the 2025 Good Design Award, with particular recognition for "eliminating daily anxiety."
Award Comments (Excerpt)
"Ritual items are handled daily but often installed at heights, creating concern about breakage and injury. This product maintains the texture and weight of pottery while offering safety against drops. Reducing worry about breakage also alleviates psychological burden and concerns about inauspicious omens from broken items. The matte texture doesn't stand out in spaces, naturally blending with both shrines and interior environments. Following traditional design and dimensions while minimizing decoration creates soft forms that harmonize from formal shrines to modern living spaces. The break-resistant property also contributes to reducing waste and packaging materials, helping lower environmental impact. The realization of worry-free offerings and the attitude toward continuing shrine culture in contemporary life deserve high praise."
A small torii gate mark appears on the back. Adding such fine details is an advantage of resin materials.
The traditional 7-piece shrine ritual set has been recreated entirely in unbreakable materials.
Product Specifications
Main Material:
Ceramic-composite special resin "CERA-SOLID"
Product Dimensions:
- Sakaki stand: Approximately 55mm W x 55mm D x 108mm H
- Bottle (Heishi): Approximately 48mm W x 48mm D x 88mm H (including lid)
- Water vessel (Mizutama): Approximately 52mm W x 52mm D x 58mm H (including lid)
- Plate (Sara): Approximately 64mm W x 64mm D x 14mm H
- Made in Japan
Set Contents:
- Sakaki stands x 2
- Bottles (Heishi) x 2
- Water vessel (Mizutama) x 1
- Plates (Sara) x 2
- Instruction sheet x 1
Product Page:
https://www.kamisama-to-ouchi.net/items/111845759
About "Kamisama to Ouchi" (Modern Shrine Accessories & Auspicious Items)
"So that the ancient tradition and culture of 'kamidana' (home shrines) may continue forever..."
With this thought in mind, we approach the dissemination of shrines and auspicious items from a fresh perspective, blending tradition with innovation.
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