Japanese Aji Stone Door Stopper - Handcrafted from Rare Granite

Aji Stone is a type of granite found exclusively in the northeastern region of Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan—nowhere else in the world.

Renowned for its exceptional hardness and beauty, Aji Stone boasts a Mohs hardness of 7, equivalent to quartz (for comparison, diamond ranks at 10, while marble is at 4). Its fine grain and tightly bonded structure allow for highly detailed craftsmanship. Additionally, due to its low moisture content, it is remarkably resistant to weathering and deterioration.

This density and resilience make Aji Stone notoriously difficult to work with—requiring advanced techniques and the expertise of seasoned artisans. In its place of origin, skilled craftsmen specialize in every step of the production process: from quarrying and cutting to polishing, shaping, engraving, assembling, and even transportation.

“Aji Stone Door Stopper FUJ #1” is a minimalist door stopper, composed simply of a cylindrical stone with a rope threaded through its center.  

While Aji Stone naturally evokes a traditional Japanese aesthetic, pairing it with colored rope brings a fresh, contemporary feel. As a result, it effortlessly complements both Japanese and Western interiors, offering a subtle statement of refined elegance.

○Specifications

• Material: Aji stone (a kind of granite) 
• Size: height of rope 130 mm (5.1”) / φ140* height 80 mm (5.5”*3.1”)
• Weight: 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)

○Shipping

• We will ship within a month maximum (if not in stock and will be made to order).
  If in stock, we will ship within a week.
• Shipping fee is included in the product price. 

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