Cleaning + Storage
Kamenoko Tawashi Yoridokoro Twisted Scrubber
$ 9.00
This traditional Japanese scrubbing brush is hard, durable and waterproof. It's the perfect tool for cleaning pots and pans, sinks, bathtubs and even shoes.
In Japanese, Kamenoko means turtle and Tawashi means scrubber. The name is in reference to its shape and its connection to water and longevity. Made from palm fiber, this scrub brush should not be used on delicate items or teflon-coated pans.
Materials: hemp palm fibers
Dimensions: Height: 4½" Width: 1" Length: 2"
Tokyo, Japan
Kamenoko Tawashi Scrubber
$ 10.00
This traditional Japanese scrubbing brush is hard, durable and waterproof. It's the perfect tool for cleaning pots and pans, sinks, bathtubs and even shoes.
In Japanese, Kamenoko means turtle and Tawashi means scrubber. The name is in reference to its shape and its connection to water and longevity. Made from palm fiber, this scrub brush should not be used on delicate items or teflon-coated pans.
Materials: hemp palm fibers
Dimensions: Height: 3" Width: 1½" Length: 2½"
Tokyo, Japan
Kamenoko Tawashi Mini Scrubber
$ 9.00
This traditional Japanese scrubbing brush is hard, durable and waterproof. It's the perfect tool for cleaning pots and pans, sinks, bathtubs and even shoes.
In Japanese, Kamenoko means turtle and Tawashi means scrubber. The name is in reference to its shape and its connection to water and longevity. Made from palm fiber, this scrub brush should not be used on delicate items or teflon-coated pans.
Materials: hemp palm fibers
Dimensions: Height: 2½" Width: 1" Length: 2"
Tokyo, Japan
Kamenoko Two-Tone Tawashi Scrubber
$ 12.00
This traditional Japanese scrubbing brush is hard, durable and waterproof. It's the perfect tool for cleaning dishes, sinks, bathtubs and even shoes.
In Japanese, Kamenoko means turtle and Tawashi means scrubber. The name is in reference to its shape and its connection to water and longevity. Made from palm fiber, this scrub brush should not be used on delicate items or teflon-coated pans.
Materials: hemp palm fibers
Dimensions: Height: 5" Width: 2½"
Tokyo, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, T-190
$ 20.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-190 model was designed for easy storage and features corner dents on the cover and base for stacking. It can even be used as a storage unit in your drawers for art supplies, your sewing kit, school supplies, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 8.0" Width: 4.3" Height: 2.2"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth.
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, Y-350
$ 45.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The Y-350 model features a peaked roof to store bulky tools, a collapsible handle for easy storage, and a metal latch with space for a 25mm padlock. Use to store art supplies, tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 14.7" Width: 6.5" Height: 4.9"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, T-150
$ 18.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-150 model was designed for easy storage and features corner dents on the cover and base for stacking. It can even be used as a storage unit in your drawers for art supplies, maintenance tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 6.1" Width: 7.7" Height: 2.1"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, T-320
$ 34.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-320 model is a medium-sized flat box with a collapsible handle and a metal latch with space for a 25mm padlock. Use to store art supplies, tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 13.4" Width: 5.4" Height: 3.8"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Chikuno Cube - Natural Air Purifier
$ 31.00
The Chikuno Cube is a natural air purifier made from activated charcoal and clay minerals. Its porous nature allows this purifier to draw out impurities from the air. The micro-honeycomb structure of the cube is engineered to optimize the total surface area of the charcoal and amplify its effectiveness, absorbing odors and moisture in enclosed spaces of up to 17 sq. ft.
This eco-friendly cube works best in enclosed spaces like small bathrooms, cars or refrigerators, and can be recycled after one year of use. Set it in any small space and feel the air become naturally pure and wholesome.
Winner of the 2008 Japanese Good Design Award.
About Activated Charcoal
A natural resource since ancient times, activated charcoal is an eco-friendly natural purifier renowned for its incredible absorbency. Its porous structure is filled with hundreds of microscopic cavities that trap and neutralize odors.
Materials: Bamboo activated charcoal, clay
Dimensions: Height: 1½” Width: 1½” Length: 1½” .
Care Instructions: Refresh cubes by exposing to direct sunlight for at least six hours each month. This helps to release trapped odors and extends the cube's lifespan.
Kyoto, Japan
Chikuno Cube House - Natural Air Purifier
$ 72.00
The Chikuno Cube is a natural air purifier made from activated charcoal and clay minerals. Its porous nature allows this purifier to draw out impurities from the air. The micro-honeycomb structure of the cube is engineered to optimize the total surface area of the charcoal and amplify its effectiveness, absorbing odors and moisture in enclosed spaces of up to 17 sq. ft.
This eco-friendly cube works best in enclosed spaces like small bathrooms, cars or refrigerators, and can be recycled after one year of use. The Chikuno Cube House includes one to four cubes for enhanced surface area and a wooden geometric base for display. Set it in any small space and feel the air become naturally pure and wholesome.
Winner of the 2008 Japanese Good Design Award.
About Activated Charcoal:
A natural resource since ancient times, activated charcoal is an eco-friendly natural purifier renowned for its incredible absorbency. Its porous structure is filled with hundreds of microscopic cavities that trap and neutralize odors.
Materials: Bamboo activated charcoal, clay
Dimensions: Small - Height: 3” Width: 2½” Depth: 1½”
Large - Height: 6” Width: 5” Depth: 1½”
Care Instructions: Refresh cubes by exposing to direct sunlight for at least six hours each month. This helps to release trapped odors and extends the cube's lifespan.
Kyoto, Japan
Harimi Dustpan
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The perfect partner to our Kake Tosaka Palm Broom, the Harami dustpan is made of paper treated with persimmon juice, giving you a clean, static-free sweep every time. Made by artisans in Tokyo and treated with bamboo for lightness and flexibility, this sleek dustpan will look as good on display as it does in your storage closet. Not advisable for wet cleaning, as splashing water can remove the antibacterial coating.
Materials: bamboo paper
Dimensions: Width: 8" Length: 8" Depth: 3"
Tokyo, Japan
Torigoe Woven Bamboo Basket - Oboke
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From the tiny village of Torigoe, this hand-woven basket is made from sturdy suzutake, a variety of bamboo native to Japan. This circular basket is constructed in a loose weave, making it super light and wide enough to hold blankets and towels.
Torigoe bamboo works are made by splitting each stalk of bamboo into quarters and then shaving them into strips. These strips are then knit together in a cross-hatch pattern that gives the baskets a weightless strength. Today the torigoe weaving tradition is upheld by specialist weavers, whose disciplined artistry keeps the craft alive and growing.
Materials: bambooDimensions: Height: 6¾" Diameter: 11¾"
Iwate, Japan
Torigoe Woven Bamboo Basket with Handles
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From the tiny village of Torigoe, this hand-woven basket is made from sturdy suzutake, a variety of bamboo native to Japan. Roomy enough to hold picnic essentials and sturdy enough to hold its shape, the Torigoe basket is a beautifully constructed bag that reinvents the rural craft traditions of Japan.
Torigoe bamboo works are made by splitting each stalk of bamboo into quarters and then shaving them into strips. These strips are then knit together in a cross-hatch pattern that gives the baskets a weightless strength. Today the torigoe weaving tradition is upheld by specialist weavers, whose disciplined artistry keeps the craft alive and growing.
Materials: bambooDimensions: Height: 10¼" Width: 6¾" Length: 13¾"
Iwate, Japan
Torigoe Woven Bamboo Basket - Akutoshi
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From the tiny village of Torigoe, the hand-woven Akutoshi basket is made from sturdy suzutake, a variety of bamboo native to Japan. This circular basket is constructed in a loose weave, making it super light and wide enough to hold blankets and towels.
Torigoe bamboo works are made by splitting each stalk of bamboo into quarters and then shaving them into strips. These strips are then knit together in a cross-hatch pattern that gives the baskets a weightless strength. Today the torigoe weaving tradition is upheld by specialist weavers, whose disciplined artistry keeps the craft alive and growing.
Materials: bamboo
Dimensions: Height: 5" Diameter: 11"
Iwate, Japan
Torigoe Woven Bamboo Tote
$ 175.00
From the tiny village of Torigoe, this hand-woven basket tote is made from sturdy suzutake, a variety of bamboo native to Japan. Roomy enough to hold picnic essentials and sturdy enough to hold its shape, the Torigoe tote is a beautifully constructed bag that reinvents the rural craft traditions of Japan.
Torigoe bamboo works are made by splitting each stalk of bamboo into quarters and then shaving them into strips. These strips are then knit together in a cross-hatch pattern that gives the baskets a weightless strength. Today the torigoe weaving tradition is upheld by specialist weavers, whose disciplined artistry keeps the craft alive and growing
Materials: bambooDimensions: Height: 11" Width: 3½" Length: 11"
Iwate, Japan
Brass Shoe Horn
$ 45.00
Inspired by vintage shoe horns, these pieces are handmade from brass and strips of tanned leather. Each has a small pattern hand-embossed on the brass, giving each shoe horn a unique sensibility. Each shoe horn features a small leather tag for easy hanging and storage.
About Miho Nishikawa
Miho Nishikawa is an award-winning metalworks artist who works with silver, brass and albata to create beautifully detailed but rustic accessories. Nishikawa is trained and currently works in Kanazawa, which is an UNESCO-appointed city of Crafts and Folk Art in Japan for its tradition of metalwork artistry.
How to Use: Press shoehorn against shoe counter to gently pull the leather back. Ease foot into the opening of the shoe and use the shoehorn as a little slide to glide your foot comfortably inside.
The small shoe horn can be used for children, while medium size is used for loafers and oxfords, and the long size is used for boots.
Materials: brass, leather
Dimensions: Small - Width: 1½" Length: 2½" Strap: 3"
Medium - Width: 1½" Length: 4½" Strap: 3"
Large - Width: 1½" Length: 6" Strap: 3½" *comes with ring
Kanazawa, Japan
Kake Tosaka Palm Broom
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Made from natural materials, the Palm Broom is intended for use on any flat, dry surface. Sweep in smooth, gentle side to side strokes. Â Pairs well with our Harimi dustpan.
For the first 3-4 months, a fine powder will come out of the broom. This is a byproduct of its natural materials. You may wash the edge of the fibers if they get dirty, but avoid submerging the entire broom in water as this will dry it out. This broom is not for use on carpet. Hang the broom with the fibers off the floor to maximize its lifespan.
Materials: Japanese palm
Dimensions:Â Height: 30" Width: 9¾"
Tokyo, Japan
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