Kitchen + Dining
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 and corner hanging tab make it an ideal choice for homes and kitchens with limited shelf space.
"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 cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Linen50 Kitchen Towel
$ 32.00 USD
Made from a mixture of linen and cotton, the Linen50 Kitchen Towel is a breathable and absorbent textile that can be used for drying plates or wrapping fresh bread. Available in five colorful shades, its rustic stripes bring a pop of color to your kitchen. This style also includes a handy loop for hanging.
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: 50% linen, 50% cotton
Dimensions: 19" L x 19" W
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Chambray Block Towel
$ 9.00 USD
The Chambray Block Towel features a tightly woven chambray front with a loose terry back. Typically found in work shirts and featherweight summer dresses, chambray feels fantastic on the skin and stands up to constant use. This towel comes in five bold hues arranged into a color block motif that will complement a contemporary bathroom or look great out by the pool.
About Yoshii
Yoshii towels are constructed in the traditionally slim and compact Japanese style and are known for their unrivaled softness and fresh stylings. Each towel is woven in Imabari from hand-picked, twisted-ring Shankar 6 cotton threads, which are massaged down, puffed, and combed twice for ultimate softness. Their exciting designs and low-chemical manufacturing process make these lightweight towels visually striking, highly absorbent, and fast-drying - in other words, perfect for daily use.
Learn more about Japanese towels in the rikumo journal.
Material: 100% cotton
Dimensions:
Washcloth (S): 9.84” L x 9.84” W
Hand Towel (M): 31.5” L x 13.39” W
Bath Towel (L): 51.2” L x 24.8” W
Care: Machine wash separately in a net with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang dry and iron if necessary. Do not stretch towel when wet.
Imabari, Japan
Shukin Towel
$ 11.00 USD
This handkerchief-sized, multipurpose textile is perfect for wiping up sweat and spills while folding away in an easy-to-carry package. Each style features a grey and pastel color block motif and a loose gauze weave that helps to improve absorption and drying time. Each towel comes individually rolled and makes a great gift.
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.
Material: 100% cottonDimensions: 13” L x 13” W
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Plate - Matte
$ 18.00 USD
Made from a mixture of clay minerals, the Hasami Porcelain Plate has an earthy, coarse texture that is that is both rough and refined. Multifunctional in nature and minimal in design, it can be used for eating or serving favorite dishes.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is molded by hand and rendered with an organic, almost primitive texture. The collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, and bowls all share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. Inspiration for its stacking mechanism comes from tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living. Hasami Porcelain pieces are hand-made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where porcelain ceramics have been the main craft industry for the past 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 1" Width: See Sizes
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Coaster
$ 7.00 USD
This special coaster is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each coaster features geometric patterns that combine twenty-first century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko coaster is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: Height: 4” Width: 4”
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Soy Sauce Bottle
$ 40.00 USD
This elegant bottle is made with the Japanese aburidashi molding technique, a glassmaking technique popular in the Meii period that shapes glass in a patterned mold to create opalescent designs. This kind of glassware is rare and difficult to find in Japan, an homage to an ancient artistry that continues to awe in contemporary times.
Materials: glass
Dimension: Height: 4¼" Diameter: 2¾"
Care: Not microwave or dishwasher safe. Please hand wash and dry well before storage. Avoid direct heat or sudden temperature changes, as these can cause breakage
Oroshigane Copper Grater
$ 44.00 USD
The Oroshigane copper grater is perfect for ginger, wasabi, garlic, or any similar ingredient. Push vegetables into it with a circular motion, and the finely textured grating surface will render them into a paste. Each copper grater is plated with pewter then cut into its traditional shape. The teeth are then cut and raised by hand.
Materials: Copper, pewter
Dimensions: Height: 4" Length: 2¾"
Care: Hand wash only
Takaoka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Pan
$ 98.00 USD
Ideal for everything from frying on a stovetop to baking in the oven, a high-quality cast-iron pan is an essential investment for every kitchen. This style is skillfully forged from robust Japanese iron that distributes heat evenly along its surface. With just a little oil, its naturally nonstick surface can sear a steak or bake a cobbler with equal ease. Versatile and practically indestructible, this classic skillet is an indispensable cooking companion for life.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is widely recognized as one of the best cast-iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional Japanese craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Small: Length: 14.4" (with handle), Diameter: 8.5" Height: 1.5" Large: Length: 16" (with handle), Diameter: 9.75", Height: 1.5"
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.
Morioka, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Mug - Matte
$ 30.25 USD
Artfully shaped from a mixture of clay minerals, this Hasami Porcelain Mug demonstrates how the ruggedness of the earth can be refined by an expert's touch. Each mug features an organic, almost primitive texture that is both rough and refined and a minimalist design that showcases traditional Japanese techniques in a modernist form. A great cup of coffee, indeed.
Please note: Each individual Hasami Porcelain Mug is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the design of each piece, but the final product may differ somewhat in color. The high quality and stately aesthetics of Hasami Porcelain products are uniform across every piece, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Hasami Porcelain
The Hasami Porcelain line is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle" - slow, steady, and long-lasting. The entire Hasami collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, and bowls share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. (Inspiration for this convenient feature came from the tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living.) Each piece is molded by hand from a unique clay mixture in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been celebrated as art for the past 400 years.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 3.5" Diameter: 3"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Paulownia Cutting Board
$ 52.00 USD
Made from cherished paulownia wood, this cutting board is incredibly lightweight but hardy enough for your daily food prep needs. Paulownia is a quick-drying wood that resists the growth of bacteria, and its soft texture will not dull your blades. When scratched or gouged, paulownia can heal itself by absorbing water, thus minimizing the appearance of damage.
About Paulownia
Paulownia (kiri in Japanese), is known as the “Princess Tree” and is closely tied to female identity. It was once customary to plant a paulownia tree when a baby girl was born, with some wealthy families planting up to three saplings per daughter. The fast-growing tree would mature as the girl did, so that when she reached the age of marriage it could be cut and made into wooden articles for her dowry. On her marriage day, the parents would present her with a chest of paulownia wood carved from her tree, to store kimono and other fine garments.
Materials: Paulownia wood
Dimensions: Small - Length: 11.81”, Width: 7.48”, Height: .59”
Large - Length: 16.54”, Width: 9.45”, Height: .69”
Care: Hand wash. Rub regularly with mineral oil to prolong life.
Tokyo, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Plate - Gloss
$ 10.00 USD
A glossy, minimal plate with raised edges for easy stacking. When used with other pieces like the Hasami Sugar Pot or the Hasami Milk Pitcher, small plates are re-imagined into lids and bases.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of midcentury modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Height: 1"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Featherweight Cast Iron Frying Pan
$ 124.00 USD
Light. Weight. Cast. Iron. The Featherweight Cast Iron Pan represents the results of centuries of metalworking advancements by the metallurgists of Tsubame Sanjo. This collection of fry pans features walls that measure a remarkable 1.5mm in thickness, resulting in a pan that is nearly half the weight of a traditional cast iron pan while retaining all of iron’s superior heat conducting properties. Further reducing weight, the handle is completely hollow and features an oven-safe silicone end piece.
Though somewhat smaller than typical fry pans, the Featherweight Cast Iron Pan is designed to move seamlessly from a compact oven to the tabletop. Its high walls ensure food stays in the pan, and the sloped lip allows food and sauces to transfer easily from pan to plate.
The Featherweight Cast Iron Pans are preseasoned and ready to use immediately. It is safe for use on all cook surfaces.
About SSC
Sanjo Special Cast (SSC), is located in Tsubame Sanjo, a town in Niigata Prefecture that is synonymous with metal working. They have created a ductile graphite-rich “FCD” cast iron material that allows for an extremely strong yet thin and lightweight pan that retains superior heat retention and distribution.
Materials: FCD Cast Iron, Silicone cap (heat resistance 250°C)
Dimensions:
Care: See our journal for tips on caring for cast iron.
Tsubame Sanjo
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
Matte Black Glass
$ 42.00 USD
The matte glass collection is characterized by its weightless feel and opaque, matte black finish. To achieve this effect, craftsmen seek out to capture a moment in form, the moment of supreme beauty in glass-making. The result is unique hand-made, timeless pieces with a modern edge.
A simple, modern glass perfect for dining and entertaining, the Matte Black Glass looks just as beautiful on your bar cart as it does at the dinner table. Enjoyed best with cocktails and other mixed drinks.
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: Large - Height: 4” Diameter: 3¼”
Small - Height: 3½” Diameter: 3”
Volume: Large - 10 oz
Small - 7.5 oz
Care: Hand-wash with soap and water.
Chiba, Japan
FD Style Peeler
$ 33.00 USD
The FD Style Peeler reimagines the classic kitchen tool to create ribbons of flavor for your favorite dishes. This tool comes in two types: a standard peeler with a sharp blade to shave potatoes and other vegetables, and a Fine Strips Peeler with ridged teeth for shredding extra-thin layers of vegetables or fruits. Designed with the home chef in mind, the FD Style Peelers are perfect for making homemade wraps, spring rolls, and salads.
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: 2¾” Length: 5½”
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 weightless 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 serving pasta or salads. Both tongs feature a conveniently placed notch that allows them to perch at the ready on the edge of a pan or plate.
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: Height: 1½“ Width: 1½” Length: 6¾”
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Bowl - Matte
$ 27.00 USD
Made from a mixture of clay minerals, the Hasami Bowl has an earthy, coarse texture that is that is both rough and refined. Multifunctional in nature and minimal in design, it can be used for eating or serving favorite dishes.
About Hasami Porcelain
Hasami Porcelain is molded by hand and rendered with an organic, almost primitive texture. The collection is modular by design; mugs, plates, and bowls all share the same diameter, allowing for easy stacking for storage or display. Inspiration for its stacking mechanism comes from tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, now repurposed for modern living. Hasami Porcelain pieces are hand-made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where porcelain ceramics have been the main craft industry for the past 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Dimensions: Height 2"
Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Hasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.
Nagasaki, Japan
Tarala Ceramic Sauce Dish
$ 20.00 USD
An artful add-on to your dinner table, this small Tarala Ceramic Sauce Dish is perfect for holding dips or condiments. Each Banko Yaki vessel is glazed with a smooth texture in cool tones, but because of their handmade nature, note that their shades may vary slightly.
About Banko Yaki
Based in Mie prefecture, the art of Banko Yaki is a traditional ceramic technique that has long been a fixture in Japanese culture. Since their development in the 18th century, Banko Yaki ceramics have offered homes throughout Japan excellent heat resistance and a beautiful but practical composition of earth tones. These pieces continue to honor an age-old art in a modern world by reshaping the past to fit the needs of the future.
Materials: Clay, petalite
Dimensions: 4" D x 1.5" H
Care: Hand wash and dry thoroughly after use. Not safe for use with the oven, stovetop, microwave, or dishwasher.
Yokkaichi, Japan
Stainless Steel Strainer
$ 18.00 USD
Saikai’s simple and elegant stainless steel strainer is ideal for steeping tea. The handle has a subtle dappled texture, increasing the tool's aesthetic appeal.
Materials: Stainless steel
Dimensions: Length: 6" Diameter: 3"
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Punch Pressed Strainer
$ 62.00 USD