Japanese tiles x New York

Hand shaped in japan - now shaping the east coast

Makani Collective offer a curated selection of exclusive, handcrafted Japanese tiles, designed to elevate luxury projects across New York and the East Coast. Each piece embodies the pinnacle of craftsmanship, bringing unmatched artistry and refined elegance to every space.

With a focus on texture, glaze, and detail, our tiles offer timeless sophistication that complements New York’s dynamic design scene.

Working alongside local Japanese workshops, our tiles preserve centuries-old techniques while offering a contemporary aesthetic perfect for high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. The quiet beauty of our collections allows architects, designers, and homeowners to create spaces that are both serene and striking, balancing traditional artistry with modern sensibility.

From the heart of Manhattan to the chic lofts of Brooklyn, Makani Collective’s tiles transform projects into works of art, offering a lasting impression of beauty and refinement that is both rare and enduring.

Kubo tiles

Layered Bathroom Textures Meet Urban Calm

This private residence underwent a thoughtful bathroom renovation, revealing the possibilities of working within the constraints of a dense urban setting. The home balances purpose with intrigue through a careful interplay of space, texture and materiality.

In the bathroom, inspiration was drawn from the traditional Japanese cedar bathtub, complemented by our KUBO wall tile in Smoke. Its layered texture and tonal depth tie into a broader narrative of materials that celebrate subtle imperfection and enduring craftsmanship, bringing quiet warmth to a contemporary city interior.

Kubo in Smoke, our concave tile in grey black installed on a bathroom wall
A modern bathroom with walls tiled in Kubo Smoke, our concave stick tile, a small horizontal window, a wooden bathtub, and a matching wooden stool.

yumi tiles

Retail Storytelling Through the Hue of Red tiles

In this adaptive retail setting, a curated tile selection brings texture, tone, and narrative into sharp focus. Yumi in Saddle Red with its rich, earthy finish grounds the space with warmth and depth, echoing the tactile language of heritage façades often found in layered urban architecture.

Chosen for their distinctive surface and sculptural dimension, these tiles become the defining feature of the space, bridging architectural history with modern intent. Their placement across the walls creates a cohesive material story that invites both reflection and interaction, reinforcing the dialogue between design and environment.

Display of luxury handbags, shoes, and accessories on built-in shelves against a wall tiled in our Yumi saddle red brown tile installed in a diamond pattern in a high-end retail store.
Modern interior with walls tiled with Yumi saddle red square format Japanese tiles, black reception desk, white floor, and wall art with a mirror in the background.
Interior view of a dimly lit reception desk with a dark wooden counter, a textured wall tiled with Yumi in Saddle Red, decorative black vases, and a small display shelf with black bottles, illuminated by a desk lamp and ceiling spotlights.