Gifts Under $250
FD Style Wine Opener
$ 120.00
Sleek and functional, the FD Style Wine Opener is a smart addition to any dinner party. This ergonomic wine opener features a spiral corkscrew with a straight inner rod for effortless uncorking. It is designed with the thoughtful host in mind, letting you entertain your guests without breaking a sweat. Made with a matte black coating, the FD Style Wine Opener is as much a conversation piece as the wine accompanying it.
About FD Style
The FD Style collection is designed by designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist designs pare each tool down to its essential elements. Made from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic, easy to clean, and multifunctional. The FD Style collection is produced in the region of Niigata, where metalworking is the regional specialty.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Resin Coating
Dimensions: Width: 1” Length: 5”
Care: Hand-wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
Sori Yanagi Cast Iron Grill Pan
$ 209.00
Sori Yanagi’s famed Nambu Tekki pan combines traditional Japanese design with a modern sensibility. This iconic pan is crafted from a single piece of extra thick nambu tekki cast iron, a traditional Japanese iron casting technique that dates back to the early 17th century. The result is an all-purpose grilling pan that quickly and evenly distributes heat for creating delicious meals. The slightly curved edge allows for easy pouring while the cast iron fork can be used for both lifting and serving. Equally safe for use on gas, electric, or induction stove tops.
See our complete guide for cooking, caring for, and maintaining a cast iron pan here.
About Sori Yanagi
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi is known as the heir of the Japanese folk art movement. His inventive product designs, from common kitchenware to the famed Butterfly Chair, were the catalyst for the rise of modernist Japanese design after the 1950s. His kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality, celebrating organic form above trends, beauty above superficiality, and efficiency above frivolity.
Materials: Cast Iron.
Dimensions: Height: 3½" Diameter: 13"
Care: Scrub lightly with warm water. For stubborn food remnants, use a touch of dish soap and a nylon scouring pad. Always thoroughly dry pan after each use, apply a light layer of vegetable oil with a towel, and store. Do not put pan in the dishwasher or soak in water. Dry immediately after use to prevent rust.
Niigata, Japan
Tsumiki Stacking Blocks
$ 130.00
Create gigantic pyramids, birds of paradise, and unique sculptures with these wooden stacking blocks designed by celebrated architect and Tokyo Olympics Stadium designer Kengo Kuma. Made of lightweight cedar wood, these triangular blocks can be stacked and arranged on top of each other in a a light, transparent construction that mirrors contemporary Japanese architecture.
The Kuma Tsumiki Building Blocks were created in collaboration with More Trees, a forest conservation organization led by musician Ryuichi Sakamoto that makes toys out of thinned wood. Tree thinning is an eco-friendly forestation technique where weak, ageing trees are cleared from overcrowded forests so that the forest as a whole can continue to thrive. The wood is Japanese cedar wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Sold in sets of 7,13, or 22
Materials: Japanese Cedar wood Miyazaki Morotsuka FSC certified timber
Tokyo, Japan
Bath Tissue Holder
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Please note - Due to increasing lead times with the manufacturer, we are unable to offer products from Chiba Metal Works at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@rikumo.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.
These beautiful bath tissue holders are crafted from brass and iron, and mount to the wall for easy access. The simple yet clever design adds a touch of elegance to the everyday while the exposed brass gives the holder an industrial sensibility. Please note: brass will oxidize and change color into a rich antique patina over the years.
Materials: Brass/IronDimensions: Height: 3” Width: 6½”
Nagoya, Japan
