Cotswold Kigumi Studio
Creating beauty | Sharing craft | Cultivating attention
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From chopping boards, keepsake boxes and spice racks with Pip’s signature wave style to bespoke wooden board games and custom furniture, take home a piece that marries practicality and graceful artistry in every curve and join.
Each elegant bowl is hand-turned from carefully chosen pieces of locally sourced spalted beech with naturally occurring unusual features. The Asai features a shallow dip and, depending on the natural features of the wood, a butterfly key or other aesthetic wooden fixing. Both sculptural and functional, these bowls can be enjoyed as decorative pieces or used as unique serving dishes.
Approximate size: 9” diameter x 4” height
Approximate size of bowl well: 6” diameter x 2.5” depth
Because each bowl is unique, sizes may vary slightly.
Each Tsuki chopping board is a one-of-a-kind creation, handcrafted in Pip’s home studio from carefully selected pieces of locally sourced wood, using his signature wave style with additional full-moon inlays. Expertly made to highlight the natural beauty and grain of each timber, these pieces can be used as chopping or serving boards and are as functional in the kitchen as they are beautiful — unique works of art designed to be used and admired every day. Each piece contains Oak, Ash, Walnut, Maple and Utile.
Approximate sizes:
Small: 9” x 5.5”
Medium: 12” x 7.5”
Large: 15” x 9.25”
Extra Large: 18” x 11.5”
Because each chopping board is unique, sizes may vary slightly.
Each Kakushi keepsake box is individually handcrafted in Pip’s home studio, using locally sourced wood chosen for its character and natural beauty, woven into Pip’s signature wave style. The Kakushi features a unique hidden hinge, developed by his favourite New-York based artist Amanda Chisholm - creating an immensely pleasing opening mechanism. Thoughtfully designed and finely finished, every box is a unique piece of functional art — a timeless place to store treasured memories and small personal heirlooms. Each piece contains Oak, Ash, Walnut, Maple and Utile.
Approximate sizes (Rectangular):
Small: 6” x 4” x 2.5”
Medium: 9” x 5.5” x 3.5”
Large: 12” x 7.5” x 4.5”
Extra Large: 16” x 10” x 6”
Approximate sizes (Square):
Small: 5” x 5” x 3”
Medium: 8” x 8” x 5”
Large: 10” x 10” x 6”
Extra Large: 12” x 12” x 7.5”
About Cotswold Kigumi
Pip Carr is the craftsman behind Cotswold Kigumi. He creates beautiful, handcrafted pieces from locally sourced wood and loves teaching others to discover the creativity, skill and mindfulness that woodworking inspires.
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that uses precisely cut wooden joints to interlock pieces without nails or screws. Pip loves Kigumi for the calm attention it requires and the simple elegance in its design.
Alongside his teaching and making, Pip also offers tree surgery and woodland management services, ensuring that his materials - and his craft - remain deeply rooted in respect for nature and the local landscape.
What Pip Offers
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Woodworking Courses
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Bespoke Gifts
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Creative Retreats
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Tree Surgery