The story of CMR began with an awareness of “imbalance.” The founder, Jen, grew up in the countryside and later settled in the city. Throughout her life, she witnessed two contrasting realities: on one hand, the depletion of resources driven by overconsumption; on the other, the quiet fading of traditional crafts amidst the wave of mechanization.

In villages across Southeast Asia and the bamboo towns of China, we encountered an ancient wisdom. Artisans transform bamboo and rattan—gifts from nature—with their own hands into objects that are both beautiful and functional.

Thus, CMR came into being—not as a brand that appeared overnight, but as a profound return to the laws of nature. Our name embodies this mission: Circle of Material Return.