Gifts for The Kitchen
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush - Slim
$ 20.50 USD
Shuro tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, which is noted for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. This eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees rather than synthetic materials or foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces. Try your Takada Shuro Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takada Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a manufacturer of products derived from the windmill palm tree - a tall, evergreen palm that has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama since the Edo period. Third-generation sales manager Daisuke Takada sought to revive its traditional use in brushes, so he found a craftsman who understood the old methods. After 7 years, the company began selling shuro tawashi made from high-quality palm bark grown through organic farming methods.
Materials: Shuro (windmill palm) bark, metal wire
Dimensions: 6.3" L x 2.17" W x 1.18" H
Care: Allow to dry completely between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush - Twist
$ 21.00 USD
Shuro tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, which is noted for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. This eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees rather than synthetic materials or foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces. Try your Takada Shuro Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takada Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a manufacturer of products derived from the windmill palm tree - a tall, evergreen palm that has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama since the Edo period. Third-generation sales manager Daisuke Takada sought to revive its traditional use in brushes, so he found a craftsman who understood the old methods. After 7 years, the company began selling shuro tawashi made from high-quality palm bark grown through organic farming methods.
Materials: Shuro (windmill palm) bark, metal wire
Dimensions: 5.51" L x 2.36" W x 5.51" H
Care: Allow to dry completely between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush
$ 20.50 USD
Shuro tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, which is noted for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. This eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees rather than synthetic materials or foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces. Try your Takada Shuro Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takada Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a manufacturer of products derived from the windmill palm tree - a tall, evergreen palm that has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama since the Edo period. Third-generation sales manager Daisuke Takada sought to revive its traditional use in brushes, so he found a craftsman who understood the old methods. After 7 years, the company began selling shuro tawashi made from high-quality palm bark grown through organic farming methods.
Materials: Shuro (windmill palm) bark, metal wire
Dimensions:
Small - 3.5" L x 2.56" W x 1.38" H
Medium - 3.94" L x 3.5" W x 1.77" H
Large - 5.12" L x 3.35" W x 1.77" H
Care: Allow to dry completely between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Moku Light Towel
$ 45.00 USD
The Moku Light Towel is woven with 100% cotton and is one of our most compact and multipurpose styles. Powerfully absorbent and quick-drying, it performs like a towel twice its size and comes in a wide range of colors. The compact design makes it an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space. Also available in a linen version.
"Highly Recommended" by the editors at Bon Appétit: "Ever since I’ve started keeping a Moku towel slung over my oven door next to my tomato sauce towels, I’ve realized a good dish towel can be every bit as wonderful as a sharp knife, a wooden spoon, or a heavy cutting board." Read all about it here!
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 11.25" L x 11.25" W
Hand Towel (M): 42" L x 12.5" W
Bath Towel (L): 49.5" L x 23.5" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Moku Linen Towel
$ 74.00 USD
The Moku Linen Towel is a lightweight textile woven from a mixture of cotton and linen for a natural, refreshing feeling in the hand. Powerfully absorbent and quick-drying, its texture emphasizes the distinctive softness of Japanese linen. The compact design makes this an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space. Also available in an all-cotton version.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex towels are crafted in Imabari, Japan, using centuries-old techniques, as they have been since the company’s founding in 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment-quality thread gently woven on traditional low-speed looms to achieve unparalleled softness, then washed in snowmelt from the slopes of Mt. Ishizuchi. The end result is a towel that’s incredibly absorbent, surprisingly compact, and free from impurities - the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Materials: 60% cotton, 40% linen
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 15.75" L x 13" W
Hand Towel (M): 40" L x 13" W
Bath Towel (L): 53.15" L x 27.5" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors on the gentlest setting using cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low. Do not stretch when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Bento Box - 1000ml
$ 65.00 USD
This simple yet handsome bento box will make even the most mundane lunch a feast for your eyes. It features a movable partition for keeping wet and dry separate and a natural wooden lid made from aged cedar harvested from Kochi Prefecture.
About Bento
Bento is a typically homemade meal that is common in Japanese cuisine that is served in single-portion containers or boxes that range from pre-packaged and disposable bento boxes bought at convenience stores, to artisan-made boxes. Many people put significant time and effort into bento boxes for their loved ones, and there are currently many different styles of bento.
Materials: Polypropylene, Natural Wood (Cedar)
Dimensions: 7" L x 7" W x 2.36" H
Care: Only the main body and partition can be used in the microwave or dishwasher.
Shizuoka, Japan
Chisa Glass "C"
$ 65.00 USD
Pour yourself a glass of something special as you marvel at the handiwork of artist Chisa Imamura. By combining traditional transparent glass with what she calls "frosted glass" and "white glass," Imamura has created a line of one-of-a-kind drinkware that makes for a remarkably refreshing experience. This version features a playfully abstract apple motif.
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.25" D
Care: Hand wash.
Chiba, Japan
Chisa Glass "D"
$ 82.00 USD
Pour yourself a glass of something special as you marvel at the handiwork of artist Chisa Imamura. By combining traditional transparent glass with what she calls "frosted glass" and "white glass," Imamura has created a line of one-of-a-kind drinkware that makes for a remarkably refreshing experience. This version features a frosted base with etchings akin to raindrops.
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.25" D
Care: Hand wash.
Chiba, Japan
Chisa Glass "F"
$ 77.00 USD
Pour yourself a glass of something special as you marvel at the handiwork of artist Chisa Imamura. By combining traditional transparent glass with what she calls "frosted glass" and "white glass," Imamura has created a line of one-of-a-kind drinkware that makes for a remarkably refreshing experience. This version is completely white with small windows that let your drink shine through.
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.25" D
Care: Hand wash.
Chiba, Japan
Chisa Glass "H"
$ 65.00 USD
Pour yourself a glass of something special as you marvel at the handiwork of artist Chisa Imamura. By combining traditional transparent glass with what she calls "frosted glass" and "white glass," Imamura has created a line of one-of-a-kind drinkware that makes for a remarkably refreshing experience. This version features an organically frosted base.
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.25" D
Care: Hand wash.
Chiba, Japan
Kasane Bread Knife
$ 135.00 USD
With its combination of both large and small serrated teeth, the Kasane Bread Knife is ready to cleanly slice soft rolls and crusty baguettes. With its 8.27” length and ergonomic handle, you can make long and smooth cuts with ample room for your knuckles. The blade is made of a high carbon stainless steel honed with Sumikama’s “zero edge” pre sharpening technology that gives it both lasting sharpness and rigidity right out of the box.
About Seki City
Sumikama Cutlery is located in Seki City, a city synonymous with knife production in Japan. Over 780 years ago, the city attracted swordsmiths whose creations were revered throughout the country. When swords fell out of fashion, the industry turned its attention to cutlery that holds the same level of reverence as the swords of the past.
Materials: Blade: High Carbon Stainless Steel, Handle: Cherry Wood, Clasp: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: Full length: 13.78”; Blade length: 8.27”, Weight: 3.70 oz.
Care: Always use caution when handling. Avoid cutting through or on hard materials. Handwash with mild soap and dry immediately. Maintain sharpness with regular honing and sharpen when necessary.
Seki City, Japan
Kasane Petty Paring Knife
$ 98.00 USD
A petty knife features a short blade (4.92” in this case) that makes it perfect for peeling small vegetables and fruit, doing precision work on prized cuts of meat, and even as a steak knife. The blade is made of a high carbon stainless steel honed with Sumikama’s “zero edge” pre sharpening technology that gives it both lasting sharpness and rigidity right out of the box.
About Seki City
Sumikama Cutlery is located in Seki City, a city synonymous with knife production in Japan. Over 780 years ago, the city attracted swordsmiths whose creations were revered throughout the country. When swords fell out of fashion, the industry turned its attention to cutlery that holds the same level of reverence as the swords of the past.
Materials: Blade: High Carbon Stainless Steel, Handle: Cherry Wood, Clasp: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: Full length: 9.45”; Blade length: 4.92”, Weight: 2.12 oz.
Care: Always use caution when handling. Avoid cutting through or on hard materials. Handwash with mild soap and dry immediately. Maintain sharpness with regular honing and sharpen when necessary.
Seki City, Japan
Kasane Bunka Knife
$ 135.00 USD
Existing at the intersection between a nakiri and gyuto knife, a “bunka” (meaning culture) knife is an all-purpose workhorse that may just be your next favorite chefs knife. With its easily maneuverable 6.5” length, it will make quick work of vegetables, fish, meat, and even some detail work using its triangular tip area. The blade is made of a high carbon stainless steel honed with Sumikama’s “zero edge” pre sharpening technology that gives it both lasting sharpness and rigidity right out of the box.
About Seki City
Sumikama Cutlery is located in Seki City, a city synonymous with knife production in Japan. Over 780 years ago, the city attracted swordsmiths whose creations were revered throughout the country. When swords fell out of fashion, the industry turned its attention to cutlery that holds the same level of reverence as the swords of the past.
Materials: Blade: High Carbon Stainless Steel, Handle: Cherry Wood, Clasp: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: Full length: 12”; Blade length: 6.5”, Weight: 3.53 oz.
Care: Always use caution when handling. Avoid cutting through or on hard materials. Handwash with mild soap and dry immediately. Maintain sharpness with regular honing and sharpen when necessary.
Seki City, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Red
$ 28.00 USD
This geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Blue
$ 28.00 USD
This geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Kiku
$ 41.00 USD
This solid cast iron trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. Its shape takes its inspiration from the Japanese chrysanthemum (or kiku), a common symbol that represents longevity. It features three padded feet and is beautiful enough to leave permanently on countertops.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin teapots since 1902, Iwachu is one of the biggest names in cast iron cookware. Every piece created by their artisans offers a grounded aesthetic rooted in traditional craftsmanship and informed by generations of experience. By embracing their past, their workshop is able to produce beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast iron
Dimensions: 7" D x 0.6" H
Morioka, Japan
Hirota Glass Butter Dish
$ 76.00 USD
The Hirota Glass Butter Dish is made from tinted Edo-style glass by one of Japan’s longest-running glass manufacturers. Its ash wood lid fits perfectly on top, prolonging the freshness of whatever you place inside.
About Hirota Glass
Founded at the turn of the 20th century, Hirota Glass is a specialist in Kiriko cut glassware. By combining Japanese traditions with European glassmaking techniques, their artisans create high-quality products that appeal to modern sensibilities while drawing on the aesthetics of ages past.
Materials: Glass, ash wood
Dimensions: 5.9" L x 3.5" W x 2.25" H
Care: Gently hand wash and dry thoroughly. Do not microwave with lid.
Tokyo, Japan
FD Style Peeler
$ 33.00 USD
The FD Style Peeler reimagines the classic kitchen tool to allow you to create ribbons of flavor for your favorite dishes in style. Choose from two types: a standard peeler with a sharp blade and a fine peeler with ridged teeth for shredding extra-thin layers of your go-to ingredients. Designed with the home chef in mind, these FD Style Peelers are perfect for crafting homemade wraps, spring rolls, salads, and more.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless steel, resin coating
Dimensions: 5 ½" L x 2 ¾" W
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
FD Style Wine Opener
$ 120.00 USD
Sleek and functional, the FD Style Wine Opener is a smart addition to any dinner party and as much a conversation piece as the wine accompanying it. This ergonomic essential features a spiral corkscrew with a straight inner rod for effortless uncorking and an elegant matte black finish. It is designed with the thoughtful host in mind, allowing you to entertain your guests without breaking a sweat.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless steel, resin coating
Dimensions: 5" L x 1" W (folded)
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
FD Style Grater
$ 38.00 USD
With its bold aesthetic and highly functional design, the FD Style Grater is perfect for breaking down cheeses, chocolates, fruits, and vegetables. This kitchen essential features sharp geometrical ridges that create mounds of freshly cut shavings in seconds and is designed with a slim hand grip and hooked base, allowing you to easily keep the grater in place over a bowl or plate during use; we recommend using this horizontal method when working with softer ingredients.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless steel, resin coating
Dimensions: 10 ½" L x 3 ¾" W
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
FD Style Can Opener
$ 41.00 USD
With its lightweight build and silky smooth mechanism, the FD Style Can Opener is designed to make opening even the most stubborn can of tomatoes or beans as easy as winding a clock. Created with the home chef in mind, this minimalist tool takes much of the labor out of food prep.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless steel, resin coating
Dimensions: 6 ¾" L x 1 ½" W
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
FD Style Tongs
$ 36.00 USD
The FD Style Tongs are constructed with a slight curve for effortless balance and control. This tool comes in two styles: a straight style that securely grasps meat and rice dishes and a serrated style that’s perfect for pasta or salads. Both tongs feature a conveniently placed notch that allows them to perch at the ready on a pan, plate, or countertop.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless steel, resin coating
Dimensions: 6¾" L x 1 ½" W x 1 ½" H
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
Sakuzan Drip Cup
$ 25.00 USD
This handmade Sakuzan Drip Cup showcases two important aspects of the artistic process: craftsmanship and spontaneity. Each piece is fired with a homemade glaze that changes color in the kiln so that not even the creator knows exactly what a piece will look like until it is finished. The result is organic color that drips from the vessel's edges, simulating a cup overflowing with generosity. At once bright and serene, this artful drinkware is the perfect partner for slow mornings with a cup of tea or afternoon visits with friends. Pairs with the Sakuzan Drip Bowl.
Please note: Sakuzan pieces are made to order and may exhibit some idiosyncrasies in glazing. By design, the glaze features minuscule cracks; this is entirely normal and an integral part of the Mino ware aesthetic tradition.
About Sakuzan
Nestled in the mountains of Toki, Japan, ceramic studio Sakuzan consistently pushes the boundaries of Mino ware ceramics. Every detail of Sakuzan tableware is designed to complement the food or beverage that will accompany it, whether by adjusting the rim of a cup to facilitate drinking or choosing a particular glaze that pairs with a favored meal. To hold these wares is to witness their formative dignity; to use them is to understand their functional beauty.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: 3.5" D x 2.5" H
Care: Hand wash with a gentle detergent, then dry immediately and thoroughly. Safe for use with oven or microwave. Not stovetop- or dishwasher-safe.
Toki, Japan
Sakuzan Drip Bowl
$ 57.00 USD
This handmade Sakuzan Drip Bowl showcases two important aspects of the artistic process: craftsmanship and spontaneity. Each piece is fired with a homemade glaze that changes color in the kiln so that not even the creator knows exactly what a piece will look like until it is finished. The result is organic color that drips from the vessel's edges like watercolor seeping through paper. At once bright and serene, this artful bowl will turn your farmers' market bounty into an instant still life. Pairs with the Sakuzan Drip Cup.
Please note: Sakuzan pieces are made to order and may exhibit some idiosyncrasies in glazing. By design, the glaze features minuscule cracks; this is entirely normal and an integral part of the Mino ware aesthetic tradition.
About Sakuzan
Nestled in the mountains of Toki, Japan, ceramic studio Sakuzan consistently pushes the boundaries of Mino ware ceramics. Every detail of Sakuzan tableware is designed to complement the food or beverage that will accompany it, whether by adjusting the rim of a cup to facilitate drinking or choosing a particular glaze that pairs with a favored meal. To hold these wares is to witness their formative dignity; to use them is to understand their functional beauty.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: 7" D x 2" H
Care: Hand wash with a gentle detergent, then dry immediately and thoroughly. Safe for use with oven or microwave. Not stovetop- or dishwasher-safe.
Toki, Japan
