Experience the gift of nature in the palms of your hands.
Mister Kokedama is a Baltimore-based business that specializes in unique, handcrafted, plant-centric art through the process of wrapping and binding different varieties of plants in mosses. We cultivate an environment in which we emphasize one’s connection with nature through understanding the delicate and intimate process of making and caring for the kokedama.
The kokedama gives us the incredible opportunity to observe and appreciate plants through an artistic lens that highlights its’ naturally Zen aesthetic. From succulents to tropicals and everything in between, the kokedama can connect you to the earth under your feet, the community you live in, and most importantly, yourself.
Upcoming Events
Pop-up season is every season! Stop by and chat all things plants at any of these upcoming events:
August 5th, 19th, and 26th: Crofton Farmer’s Market @ 1681 Riedel Rd., Crofton MD (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
August 26th, 2PM – 10PM: Music City MD Festival, Catonsville, MD
September 9th, 11AM – 5PM: Sun Fest at Boxwood Farms, 704 Shucks Road, Bel Air MD
September 10th, 10AM – 4PM: Catonsville Arts & Crafts Festival, 202 Ingleside Ave. Catonsville MD
September 16th, 3PM – 8PM: Vegan Block Party, 100 N. Charles St. Baltimore MD
September 16th – 17th, 10AM – 4PM: Arts in the Park, Cromwell Valley Park
October 7th – 8th: Fell’s Point Fun Festival
Retail Locations
Need a kokedama quick? Good news – you can now purchase our products at the following retail locations:
Fells Point Cultivated Creations (FPCC), located at 1814 Fleet St, Baltimore MD
Gundalow Gourmet and Designs, located at 820 Kenilworth Dr, Towson MD
The Peale Museum, located at 225 Holliday Street, Baltimore MD
Please remember, our inventory is always changing! If you have something specific in mind, reach out via email or Facebook/Instagram (@misterkokedama) and we will work with you to create the perfect kokedama.
We Offer Classes!
Interested in learning how to make a kokedama? Join us on the last Friday of every month for our Introduction to Kokedama class at Fells Point Cultivated Creations (FPCC)! Classes run from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and include a spot at the table, complimentary beverages, and 10% off all purchases made in the shop.
Purchase your tickets here!
** Ten tickets available per class**
Upcoming class: Friday, August 25th
Purchase Policy
If you notice any signs of distress or poor health within 30 days of purchasing your product, please reach out via social media or email. Be sure to include photos of your product as well as information regarding where and when it was purchased. We will reach out and work with you to find a solution that satisfies all parties involved.
What is a Kokedama?
Kokedama, which translates to “moss ball,” is a Japanese form of plant art that originated in the Edo Period in Japan between the 1600s and the 1800s. They were originally created as an alternative to traditional bonsai plants, giving them the nickname “Poor Man’s Bonsai.” Kokedama was considered a cheaper alternative to the beloved art of Bonsai, which can cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars to maintain, even today.
The Story of Mister Kokedama
Mister Kokedama is a business born out of the Covid-19 quarantine which gave us bouts of stir-craziness and an explosion of creative energy. What began as a unique and passionate past-time has blossomed into a one-of-a-kind homemade kokedama business that we are incredibly excited about! Our love for plants, paired with an adoration for research, persistent attentiveness, and relentless creativity has fueled this pursuit. We could not be more excited to share with you the outcome and teach you along the way!
Our Mission
At Mister Kokedama, we strive to raise environmental awareness, drive conversations concerning climate change and the consumption of the natural world, and ultimately inspire a love for nature. Our creation process results in zero waste with an end product you can feel environmentally good about. We support locally-owned nurseries, garden centers, and businesses in the Greater Baltimore area to drive a sense of purpose, amplify our voices, and positively impact the surrounding communities.
“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”
– Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Get In Touch
- misterkokedama1@gmail.com
- @misterkokedama1
- **Please allow 48 hrs for us to respond**
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