“In Japanese Tea Ceremony; some flowers are too bold, too pungent or out of season. These flowers cannot be displayed in the tea ceremony. These flowers are forbidden. These flowers are called ‘Kinka.’”
“KINKA enhances our diverse cultures through art, food and plants. Kinka aspires to build a bridge to connect while offering a space to share.”
A salon gallery
Rotating exhibits and a roster of fourteen makers — painters, ceramicists, a glassblower, a photographer — curated, in their words, for “the most diverse and impactful stories.”
Meet the artists →The culinary bridge
Seasonal tastings, monthly kimchi workshops, matcha Sundays — and a small, serious pantry shelf: Ippodo matcha, Koshihikari rice, sake-brewery goods.
Tastings & workshops →Kinda our “thing”
A plant shop with a professional horticulturist in on weekends — and a standing offer to help you find your new “roommate.”
Into the greenery →
Risa Nishimori
Born in New York City and second-generation owner of Togei Studio, Risa builds her mugs in the Japanese nerikomi tradition — colored clays layered and carved into “vibrant, intricate ceramics with artistic character.”
Two generations of her studio are on our roster: Mako Nishimori founded Togei in 1994 on the principle that food and art are complementary.
The alcove is a rotating seat of honor — one maker at a time, on view.
Made near, sold here
Hand-built work by people you can meet in the room. Prices as of this season — please confirm in store or on the shop.
Small room, big welcome
White sculpted shelves, plants climbing the window, glass and clay in every niche — and a teal sign that tells the truth: No Plants, No Life.
63 East 7th Street, between First & Second Avenues.
Open daily — see hours on the Visit page.