Come & view our new gallery Featuring The Ainu People of Japan & Japanese Artisans . . .

We have just completed our new gallery area which features amazing wall wood carvings by the Ainu people, the indigenous people of Japan and beautiful ceramics by Japanese Artisans.

Red Ramia has been fortunate enough to purchase what we believe is the largest collection of wall wood carvings depicting the Ainu people and created by the Ainu people.

The Ainu people, from Hokkaido which they call “Ainu Moshiri” (“Land of the Ainu”) are traditionally huntergatherers. They have their own language, but fewer than 100 people still speak it, and it is classified as endangered. Known for having a lot of body hair, the men have beards which they leave unshaven, while womens mouths are tattooed.

The Ainu worship the bear as a sacred animal, incorporating them into their architecture and traditions. You will see that the bears are a prominent feature of these beautiful carvings.

Our much awaited Bonsai pots have just arrived from Japan

Bonsai is regarded as an important part of Japan's cultural and artistic tradition, nurtured over the years by the people's love of nature. Bonsai were previously enjoyed by aristocrats and priests in Japan but from the Edo period onward bonsai as a hobby has become very popular and fulfilling for anyone.

All sorts of trees and shrubs are used as bonsai, any plant that can be grown in a small container can be cultivated as a bonsai. The most popular varieties include a pine called shohaku. Maples, flowering trees, like the cherry and fruit-bearing trees, like the quince and persimmon are also popuar. Our selection of beautiful bonsai pots is sure to inspire you to become a bonsai Master.

Come and visit us at Red Ramia there is always something new to see.