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Nakamura Ryoji – Ash-glazed wisteria-patterned matcha tea bowl
$200.00Nakamura Ryoji 灰釉掛分藤絵抹茶茶碗 This is a matcha tea bowl with a wisteria flower by Kiyomizu-yaki potter Nakamura Ryoji. Wisteria flowers, with their long, swaying tassels and many blossoms, also appear in the Tale of Genji picture scrolls, and have been said to be a symbol of beautiful women with a lustrous look, like a long-sleeved kimono. Dimensions: Approx. diameter 11cm x height 8cm (4.33inch x 3.14inch) comes in a wooden box made in Japan *Since these are handmade, each one will vary in shape, color, and size. ※ About the color of the vessel Due to the lighting at the time of photography, the type and settings of your computer or monitor, the color of the actual product may look different from the published image. Please note in advance. ※ How to care for tableware Before using for the first time There is no need to boil our tableware in hot water when you first start using it. It will not affect its durability, and the color will deteriorate if you boil it in a pot or leave it in water for a long time, so please wash it lightly and use it as is. About using in ovens and microwaves ●You can use it in a microwave, but we do not recommend it as it is prone to cracking due to sudden changes in temperature. ●If you use colored or gold/silver painted items in a microwave, the glaze will melt and the colored painting will peel off, so please avoid using it as much as possible. After use ※ Wash with diluted neutral detergent and dry thoroughly before storing. Leaving it half-dried can cause mold and make it more likely to absorb odors. Ceramics have cracks on the surface called crazing. This is a unique and elegant feature. It is highly absorbent and breathable, and the longer you use it the more character and texture it will develop. ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. Shipping may take longer than indicated. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Shinonome Labo – Wisteria bowl
$50.00Shinonome Labo 鉢 藤 オリジナル陶器 Shinonome Labo created a pot with a wisteria flower motif, which has been loved since ancient times in Japan. It expresses the appearance of wisteria flowers blooming under the blue sky. It can be used as a tableware or sweets bowl for everyday use, and it also looks great as room decor or deco planter for using over the plastic planter. * This bowl doesn't have a hole and is not meant as a planter for directly planting in it. It might not be durable outside. Especially not in winter when there is frost in your area. It is a versatile item that incorporates the elegance of wisteria flowers and a Japanese atmosphere. Please try incorporating it into your life. Dimensions: Approx. diameter 15cm x height 8cm (5.9inch x 3.54inch) made in Japan *Since these are handmade, each one will vary in shape, color, and size. ※ About the color of the vessel Due to the lighting at the time of photography, the type and settings of your computer or monitor, the color of the actual product may look different from the published image. Please note in advance. ※ How to care for tableware Before using for the first time There is no need to boil our tableware in hot water when you first start using it. It will not affect its durability, and the color will deteriorate if you boil it in a pot or leave it in water for a long time, so please wash it lightly and use it as is. About using in ovens and microwaves ●Please avoid using it as much as possible. After use ※ Wash with diluted neutral detergent and dry thoroughly before storing. Leaving it half-dried can cause mold and make it more likely to absorb odors. Ceramics have cracks on the surface called crazing. This is a unique and elegant feature. It is highly absorbent and breathable, and the longer you use it the more character and texture it will develop. ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. Shipping may take longer than indicated. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Broom Craft – HAND BROOM & CHIRITORI set (big)
$50.00Broom Craft 国産シダ手箒 柿渋はりみ塵取り(卓上型)大 “Shida broom" from domestic production All shida brooms are made by skilled craftsmen in Japan. You can quickly clean up fallen leaves around flower beds and pots. Approximately 32cm x 3cm (12.5in x 1in) Broom Approximately 23cm x 21cm (9in x 8in) Dustpan Material: palm (palm fiber), copper wire, bamboo Country of Origin: Japan *Since the fiber is a little hard, please refrain from using it in places which can easily scratched.
Broom Craft – HAND BROOM (big)
$40.00Broom Craft 国産棕櫚手箒 Domestically produced hemp palm hand broom. You can easily clean bread crumbs, eraser dust, dust and dirt on sashes and stair corners that cannot be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Or use it in the garden. An original product of Broom Craft that has applied for a design and is not found anywhere else! Approximately 32cm x 3cm (12.5in x 1in) Broom Material: palm, copper wire, bamboo Country of Origin: Japan *Since the fiber is a little hard, please refrain from using it in places which can easily scratched.
Kitaya – GEOMETRIC PLAY
$35.00Kitaya Shōten 幾何学あそび Kitaya Shōten made a tenugui by collecting and combining many traditional patterns that have been handed down from long ago. This tenugui can be enjoyed in a wide range of ways, regardless of age, gender, or occasion. It is a masterpiece that luxuriously uses the traditional fabric "Enshu cotton pongee", which has been preserved since the Edo period in the Enshu region centered on Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The stripes of the original fabric and the dyeing technique overlap, creating an interesting finish that changes the atmosphere. Approximately 40cm x 90cm (15,7in x 35,4in) Enshu cotton pongee fabric used 100% cotton ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Kamawanu – FIREFLIES
$30.00Kamawanu 額装 蛍 The gentle glow of fireflies floats here and there in the dark night. It is a tenugui that calms your mind when you look at it. Approximately 33cm x 90cm (13in x 35,4in) 100% cotton made in Japan ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Kamawanu – Framed Cherry Blossoms
$25.00Kamawanu 額装 桜 It is said that the cherry blossoms are related to rice cultivation rituals that the grain god dwells. Expressing a spring -colored view of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Approximately 36cm x 90cm (14,1in x 35,4in) 100% cotton made in Japan ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Rienzome – GARDEN
$25.00Rienzome by Todaya Shōten ガーデン A garden colored by plants, flowers, stones, water, and a wide variety of elements. The details take a lot of work, but the view that looks relaxed from the sun room spreads beauty. The dyeing process "Itaba, Konya, Mizumoto, Date" was repeated twice or more times to complete one pattern. Advanced technologies are required, such as inserting the pattern and adjusting the color. Approximately 37cm x 90cm (14,6in x 35,4in) Made in Japan 100% cotton ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Rienzome – WATERMELON
$25.00Rienzome by Todaya Shōten スイカ Watermelon, a representative summer fruit, is used in juices and sherbets, and the seeds are also used as appetizers in Chinese cuisine. In addition, for medicinal purposes, the juice has a diuretic effect, and the concentrated one is effective for nephritis. It is dyed with "Hosokawa-zome", which repeats the dyeing process "Itaba, Konya, Mizumoto, and Date" two or more times to complete one pattern. Advanced techniques such as pattern fitting and color adjustment are required. Approximately 37cm x 90cm (14,6in x 35,4in) Made in Japan 100% cotton ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Kitaya – LUCKY BIRD ARABESQUE
$25.00Kitaya Shōten 吉鳥唐草 鳥 古典柄 The arabesque pattern is a classic auspicious pattern that has the meaning of "prosperity" and "longevity" because it has a strong vitality and the vine grows without breaking. By making the motif larger than usual to give the presence of arabesque, and adding a cute bird motif to it, it is presented in a modern way without becoming a heavy classic pattern. It was made from this thought. But after all, the color is the traditional arabesque color! Approximately 34cm x 90cm (13,3in x 35,4in) Tokuoka (特岡) fabric used (it's a fabric with a smooth texture) 100% cotton ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Kitaya – MAPLE IN DOTS
$25.00Kitaya Shōten 子持ち紅葉 楓 小紋 If you look closely, you can see that the pattern of autumn leaves and maple is expressed in fine dots like in Edo Komon, and the pattern of polka dots is further layered and dyed. Only there where no anti-dye glue was used, the polka dots appear. What a luxurious tenugui that is! I think this is a wonderful way to use the traditional Komon in a modern setting. It's hard to see in the photo because of the lighting, but the fine pattern is light blue, and the polka dots are dark blue. Approximately 34cm x 90cm (13,3in x 35,4in) Sōri (総理) fabric used (it's a fabric with a rough texture) 100% cotton ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country
Shinedozome – COVERED IN SNOW
$25.00Shinedozome by Marukyu Shōten <雪持ち>瑠璃色 A new color, lapis lazuli. The translucent navy blue is perfect for the coming season. It is a pattern that expresses "yukimochi" where the branches and leaves are covered with snow. The highlight of this pattern is the expression of fine snow powder and the simple structure of the branches. You can enjoy how to arrange the branches like a picture. This "yukimochi" was originally created as a pattern for yukata. Did it look cool under the midsummer sunshine? For this tenugui, Ise Katagami -owned by Marukyu Shōten- was used. Ise Katagami is a special paper with hand-carved patterns originally used for dying yukata. Ise Katagami is designated as an important intangible cultural property. Approximately 34cm x 90cm (13,3in x 35,4in) 100% cotton Chusen dyed made in Japan ※ product is hand-dyed and made of natural materials. Changes in color and differences to the product pictures can and might appear! ※ product might be sold-out even though being available on this site. We will refund the whole amount in this case ※ ships from Japan. Due to COVID, shipping is still restricted. Please check the options for your country during checkout. ※ customs fees may apply in your country. It is either be paid to the delivery service or at the customs office by yourself. Other fees may apply regarding of the rules in your country