The Alchemy of Weaving Nature and Life

// Haru Nomura

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The joy of planning

// Frido

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tend your inner garden - a way to reimagine the analogue system metaphor

// wakako

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Rooted in the Art of Observation and Wonder

// Lara Call Gastinger

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One Chance, One Meeting: The Baum-Kuchen Story

// Documentary short film by Javier Ruiz

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New Arrivals

[LIFE] Noble Notebook "HARDCOVER" (A5)

[LIFE] Noble Notebook "HARDCOVER" (A5)
$48.00
$48.00
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[LIFE] Noble Notebook "HARDCOVER" (A6)

[LIFE] Noble Notebook "HARDCOVER" (A6)
$36.00
$36.00
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[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5)
$98.00
$98.00
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[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5 Thick for Hobonichi Cousin & MD Codex)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5 Thick for Hobonichi Cousin & MD Codex)
$98.00
$98.00
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[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (B6)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (B6)
$92.00
$92.00
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[TSL] XS Engineer Shoulder Bag // Gray Canvas

[TSL] XS Engineer Shoulder Bag // Gray Canvas
$248.00
$248.00
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[TSL] Petite Tote // Gray Canvas

[TSL] Petite Tote // Gray Canvas
$98.00
$98.00
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[Peg and Awl ] Sendak "Nutshell" Artist Roll

[Peg and Awl ] Sendak "Nutshell" Artist Roll
$106.00
$106.00
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[Roterfaden] WK_24 Dark Brown // Russet Orange (A5)

[Roterfaden] WK_24 Dark Brown // Russet Orange (A5)
$210.00
$210.00
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[Roterfaden] WK_24 Black // Russet Orange (A5)

[Roterfaden] WK_24 Black // Russet Orange (A5)
$210.00
$210.00
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[Kaweco] Classic Sport Piston Fountain Pen // Black

[Kaweco] Classic Sport Piston Fountain Pen // Black
$85.00
$85.00
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[Kaweco] AL Sport Piston Solo Fountain Pen // Navy

[Kaweco] AL Sport Piston Solo Fountain Pen // Navy
$190.00
$190.00
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[AP] Air Pouch

[AP] Air Pouch
$32.00
$32.00
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[AP] Treppe (S)

[AP] Treppe (S)
$238.00
$238.00
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[Classiky Tape] CRAFT Log "Collage" by Yoko Inoue

[Classiky Tape] CRAFT Log "Collage" by Yoko Inoue
$6.00
$6.00
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[Classiky Tape] Cat by Naoko Nakanishi

[Classiky Tape] Cat by Naoko Nakanishi
$6.00
$6.00
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[Classiky Tape] Alphabet by Shun Shun

[Classiky Tape] Alphabet by Shun Shun
$6.00
$6.00
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[Classiky Tape] France by Shun Shun

[Classiky Tape] France by Shun Shun
$6.00
$6.00
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[Classiky Tape] Shimanami by Shun Shun

[Classiky Tape] Shimanami by Shun Shun
$6.00
$6.00
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[BK Original Leather Patch] "Designed by People. Made for People"

[BK Original Leather Patch] "Designed by People. Made for People"
$12.00
$12.00
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[BK Original Leather Patch] "On the quest for life well lived and loved"

[BK Original Leather Patch] "On the quest for life well lived and loved"
$12.00
$12.00
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[Small Paper Twine] Brown

[Small Paper Twine] Brown
$12.00
$12.00
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[Postalco] Moon Lists (A5)

[Postalco] Moon Lists (A5)
$28.00
$28.00
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[Postalco] Snap Pad Binder (A6)

[Postalco] Snap Pad Binder (A6)
$30.00
$30.00
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[Lamy Fountain Pen] Lx "Marron"

[Lamy Fountain Pen] Lx "Marron"
$70.00
$70.00
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[Lamy Fountain Pen] Lx "Rose gold"

[Lamy Fountain Pen] Lx "Rose gold"
$70.00
$70.00
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[TY] Platform (Regular Size) // Contact TY team to inquire

[TY] Platform (Regular Size) // Contact TY team to inquire
$28.00
$28.00
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[Pentel] Art Multi 8

[Pentel] Art Multi 8
$46.00
$46.00
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[AP] Clown

[AP] Clown
$238.00
$238.00
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[Plows] Dritto Pen Roll [Large]

[Plows] Dritto Pen Roll [Large]
$148.00
$148.00
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Restock

[Peg and Awl] Specimen Card Book

[Peg and Awl] Specimen Card Book
$18.00
$18.00
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[Peg and Awl] Anselm Bookbinding Kit

[Peg and Awl] Anselm Bookbinding Kit
$40.00
$40.00
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[Peg and Awl] No.3: The Scribbler Pouch

[Peg and Awl] No.3: The Scribbler Pouch
$32.00
$32.00
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[Peg and Awl] No.5: The Scholar Pouch

[Peg and Awl] No.5: The Scholar Pouch
$34.00
$34.00
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[Peg and Awl] No.7: The Maker Pouch

[Peg and Awl] No.7: The Maker Pouch
$44.00
$44.00
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[Peg and Awl ] Mini Artist Sendak Roll

[Peg and Awl ] Mini Artist Sendak Roll
$120.00
$120.00
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[Peg and Awl] The Book Necklace

[Peg and Awl] The Book Necklace
$42.00
$42.00
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[BKxTSL] Pen Holder

[BKxTSL] Pen Holder
$92.00
$92.00
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[Yuruliku] FLAT Tool Case (A5)

[Yuruliku] FLAT Tool Case (A5)
from $92.00
from $92.00
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[Yuruliku] FLAT Pen Case

[Yuruliku] FLAT Pen Case
from $74.00
from $74.00
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[Hobonichi] TSUKI no IRO: Uniball One

[Hobonichi] TSUKI no IRO: Uniball One
$34.00
$34.00
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[Hobonichi] TSUKI no IRO: Index Stickers

[Hobonichi] TSUKI no IRO: Index Stickers
$8.00
$8.00
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[Kaweco] Liliput Fountain Pen

[Kaweco] Liliput Fountain Pen
from $8.00
from $8.00
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[Kaweco] Liliput Ballpoint Pen

[Kaweco] Liliput Ballpoint Pen
from $6.00
from $6.00
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[Kaweco] Sport Fountain Pen // Honey

[Kaweco] Sport Fountain Pen // Honey
$36.00
$36.00
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[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // White

[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // White
$34.00
$34.00
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[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Mint

[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Mint
$34.00
$34.00
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[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Macchiato

[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Macchiato
$34.00
$34.00
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[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Fox

[Kaweco] Skyline Sport Fountain Pen // Fox
$34.00
$34.00
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[Classiky] Toga Wood Drawer Box

[Classiky] Toga Wood Drawer Box
$180.00
$180.00
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[Classiky] Chestnut Sewing Box

[Classiky] Chestnut Sewing Box
$240.00
$240.00
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[Classiky] Toga Desk Tool Box

[Classiky] Toga Desk Tool Box
$102.00
$102.00
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[Classiky] Toga First Aid Box (Small)

[Classiky] Toga First Aid Box (Small)
$98.00
$98.00
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[Classiky] Toga First Aid Box (Large)

[Classiky] Toga First Aid Box (Large)
$120.00
$120.00
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[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Cat

[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Cat
from $15.00
from $15.00
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[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Bear

[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Bear
from $16.00
from $16.00
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[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Whale

[Classiky Dish] KATA KATA // Whale
from $16.00
from $16.00
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[Classiky] Label Book

[Classiky] Label Book
from $7.00
from $7.00
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[Roterfaden] LTD_036 // Light Brown (A5)

[Roterfaden] LTD_036 // Light Brown (A5)
$198.00
$198.00
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[Roterfaden] BS_20 // Dark Brown (A5)

[Roterfaden] BS_20 // Dark Brown (A5)
$198.00
$198.00
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Love for Analogue

Art, color...and beloved plants

Art, color...and beloved plants

I safely landed on Yakushima a few days ago and am having some time to reflect on my time in Kyoto and Tokyo last week. Serendipity is such an interesting... Read More
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Growing relationship with ateliers Penelope

Growing relationship with ateliers Penelope

While I was in Japan, I had opportunities to meet some of our BK partners, one of whom is ateliers PENELOPE. Excitingly, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, and... Read More
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An Atlas of Everyday Life // Iman Ben Errabeh

An Atlas of Everyday Life // Iman Ben Errabeh

I first discovered Iman’s YouTube channel during one of my research sessions and was immediately struck by her view of the world. It is one filled with curiosity, intention, and... Read More
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Baum-kuchen Original Artifacts

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (B6)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (B6)
$92.00
$92.00
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[BK Original Leather Patch] "Designed by People. Made for People"

[BK Original Leather Patch] "Designed by People. Made for People"
$12.00
$12.00
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[BK Original Leather Patch] "On the quest for life well lived and loved"

[BK Original Leather Patch] "On the quest for life well lived and loved"
$12.00
$12.00
Sold Out
[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5 Thick for Hobonichi Cousin & MD Codex)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5 Thick for Hobonichi Cousin & MD Codex)
$98.00
$98.00
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[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5)

[BK Original Cover] Alchemist (A5)
$98.00
$98.00
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[BK Original Postcard] Clipper Airplane

[BK Original Postcard] Clipper Airplane
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Postcard] Special Delivery

[BK Original Postcard] Special Delivery
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Postcard] Luftair

[BK Original Postcard] Luftair
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Brass Charm] Love for Analogue Pencil

[BK Original Brass Charm] Love for Analogue Pencil
$24.00
$24.00
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[BK Original Tape] No.039 Time Traveler

[BK Original Tape] No.039 Time Traveler
$5.00
$5.00
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[BK Original Tape] No.038 Whispers From an Ancient World

[BK Original Tape] No.038 Whispers From an Ancient World
$5.00
$5.00
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[BK Original Postcard] Baum-kuchen Eagle Rock

[BK Original Postcard] Baum-kuchen Eagle Rock
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Sticker] Airmail Reverie

[BK Original Sticker] Airmail Reverie
$6.00
$6.00
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[BK Original Brass Charm] Baum-kuchen Cake

[BK Original Brass Charm] Baum-kuchen Cake
$32.00
$32.00
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[BK Original Patch] Cherry Blossom

[BK Original Patch] Cherry Blossom
$9.00
$9.00
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[BK Original Patch] Truly Yours

[BK Original Patch] Truly Yours
$9.00
$9.00
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[BK Original Brass Charm] Crane

[BK Original Brass Charm] Crane
$24.00
$24.00
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[BK Original Tape] No.037 Intentions by Satchi

[BK Original Tape] No.037 Intentions by Satchi
$5.00
$5.00
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[BK Original Tape] No.036 "Squircle" by Satchi

[BK Original Tape] No.036 "Squircle" by Satchi
$9.00
$9.00
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[BK Original Brass Plate] Personalized License Plate // Contact TY team to inquire

[BK Original Brass Plate] Personalized License Plate // Contact TY team to inquire
$42.00
$42.00
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[BK Original Brass Plate] Change is the only constant

[BK Original Brass Plate] Change is the only constant
$24.00
$24.00
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[BK Original Masking Tape] Calligraphy

[BK Original Masking Tape] Calligraphy
$15.00
$15.00
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[BK Original Brass Plate] Ichigo Ichie

[BK Original Brass Plate] Ichigo Ichie
$24.00
$24.00
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[BK Original Patch] Love for Analogue "Pencil"

[BK Original Patch] Love for Analogue "Pencil"
$12.00
$12.00
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[BK Original Patch] Ichigo Ichie

[BK Original Patch] Ichigo Ichie
$9.00
$9.00
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[BK Original Pin] Cherry Blossom

[BK Original Pin] Cherry Blossom
$9.00
$9.00
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[BK Original Pin] Crane

[BK Original Pin] Crane
$12.00
$12.00
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[BK Original Postcard] "Chinese Pistache" by Jen Herzig Smith

[BK Original Postcard] "Chinese Pistache" by Jen Herzig Smith
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Postcard] "Bouquet Ink" by Jen Herzig Smith

[BK Original Postcard] "Bouquet Ink" by Jen Herzig Smith
$1.50
$1.50
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[BK Original Postcard] "Toyon" by Jen Herzig Smith

[BK Original Postcard] "Toyon" by Jen Herzig Smith
$1.50
$1.50
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New Arrivals
Love Letter // Wakako
BK TrulyYours Service

BK Love Letters

Sharing "Alchemist"

Sharing "Alchemist"

I am really excited to reach the finish line of launching the new BK Original Notebook Cover “Alchemist”. The idea has been in the making for a long time, but... Read More
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Driftwood // BK Love Letter, March 2026

Driftwood // BK Love Letter, March 2026

I am grateful that I can send this love letter to you from Japan, my home. I’m here for a few weeks to meet some business partners in person, take... Read More
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Ever-evolving BK storefront

Ever-evolving BK storefront

Speaking of a milestone, it has also been almost a year since we relocated our studio from Altadena to Eagle Rock. (Yes. It was an incredibly full February and March in... Read More
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Wakako's stories from Recipe of Baum-kuchen via Substack

Welcoming and being welcomed... again and again

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Making things and the circle of reciprocity

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Time travel - backward and forward.

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