About Kubode

Kubode is a small specialty plant shop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, where we make kokedama by hand. Rooted in Japanese bonsai traditions, kokedama is the art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball instead of a traditional pot.

What makes kokedama special is its simplicity. With just moss and string, the beauty of each plant takes center stage, turning even the most ordinary houseplant into a living sculpture. Getting that simplicity right, so it lasts, has taken years.

My favorite part is when someone comes back years later with their kokedama still growing. Some bring theirs in to be rewrapped. Some bring a friend. Others are discovering kokedama for the first time or looking for a special gift for someone they love.

— Kamille