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Despite being an ancient technique, doing a kokedama is very easy. Moreover, it is a perfect exercise to relax and be in contact with nature. Of course, you are going to get your hands dirty!

The kokedama is a mixture of tradition and modernity, a very typical combination in Japan, where you can see the most archaic temple next to a brand new shopping mall. In the same way, the kokedama plant has become a fashionable way to decorate interiors, despite being an ancient technique that has been passed down from generation to generation.

One of the biggest influences of the project is Japan and its culture. Not only was it in Japan where the kokedama technique originated, but Japanese culture has a vision of nature with which Omotesandō Plants strongly identifies.

Omotesandō Plants was born out of a combination of a love for plants, a desire to start a new project and a trip to Japan.

What are kokedamas? The word "kokedama"refers to an ancient gardening technique originating in Japan. This term is composed of two parts: "koke" and "dama". "Koke" means moss and "dama" means ball or sphere, together, "kokedama" literally translates as "moss ball". This Japanese gardening technique is a unique way to grow plants without the need for conventional pots. Roots are wrapped in moss and held together by a wire or thread structure, forming a beautiful, compact green sphere. Inside this moss ball is placed mineral substrate and akadama, a Japanese clay that retains the water and nutrients necessary for healthy root growth. This environment provides the perfect conditions for plant development. What is the care of a kokedama? Just like potted...