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Re.Lattice Towel
$ 95.00 USD
How do you improve the perfect towel? This soft, absorptive, and quick-drying towel is an Earth-friendly evolution of our popular Lattice and Lattice Linen styles. By upcycling scrap fabric and recycled plastic bottles, it softens its overall environmental impact. Just one bath towel removes 4.5 plastic bottles out of landfills and upcycles 106g of discarded cotton, minimizing CO2 emissions and reducing the use of water and dyes in the process. The style includes a handy hanging loop for fast drying.
About Kontex
Japanese towels are known as some of the most absorbent towels in the world. Traditionally compact and lightweight, their functional design is perfect for travel, daily use, and easy storage. Our slow-loomed towels are made the traditional way in Imabari, where towel-making has been the regional specialty for over 200 years. Soft and comforting, each towel pampers your skin as gently as a plush blanket.
Learn more about Japanese towels on our Journal.
Materials: 50% Organic Cotton, 25% Recycled Cotton, 20% Recycled Polyester, 5% Rayon
Dimensions: Washcloth: 16.5” L x 16.5” W; Hand Towel: 33.5” L x 16.5” W; Compact Bath Towel: 43.3” L x 20.9” W; Bath Towel: 57” L x 33” W
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Re.Lana Towel
$ 95.00 USD
Wrap yourself up airy plushness. Re.Lana is an environmentally kind update to our feather-soft and breezy Lana towel. It utilizes scrap cotton byproducts that would otherwise end up in a landfill while remaining every bit as absorptive as it’s 100% organic cotton sibling. Just one bath towel upcycles 179g of discarded cotton, minimizing CO2 emissions and reducing the use of water and dyes in the process. This style includes a handy hanging loop for fast drying.
About Kontex
Japanese towels are known as some of the most absorbent towels in the world. Traditionally compact and lightweight, their functional design is perfect for travel, daily use, and easy storage. Our slow-loomed towels are made the traditional way in Imabari, where towel-making has been the regional specialty for over 200 years. Soft and comforting, each towel pampers your skin as gently as a plush blanket.
Learn more about Japanese towels on our Journal.
Materials: 50% Recycled Cotton, 50% Organic Cotton
Dimensions: Washcloth: 16.5” L x 15.7” W; Hand Towel: 33.5” L x 15.7” W; Compact Bath Towel: 43.3” L x 19.7” W; Bath Towel: 57” L x 31.5” W
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Linen Cotton Ankle Socks
$ 17.00 USD
Keep it simple and cool. These expertly-crafted ankle socks from Nishiguchi Kutsushita are made with a blend of crisp textured linen and lightweight cotton, giving it a noticeably softer finish. This classic combination is perfect for stepping out on the warmer days of spring and summer.
About Nishiguchi Kutsushita
Established in 1950, Nishiguchi Kutsushita crafts socks that are sure to take a place in your heart. Under their concept of “Hakuhito Omoi”, they carefully consider the wants and needs of their customers before setting out to exceed them. With a meticulous eye for quality, materials, and design, they make world-class socks while refusing to cut corners.
Materials: 55% Linen, 37% Cotton, 7% Polyester, 1% Polurethane
Dimensions: See Chart
Care: Wash separately and hang dry.
Nara, Japan
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Small |
Women: 6.5 - 9 Men: 5 - 7 |
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Medium |
Women: 9 - 10.5 Men: 7 - 9 |
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Large |
Women: 10.5 - 13 Men: 9.5 -12 |
Cotton Indigo Face Mask
$ 20.00 USD
– Sold OutVenture forth confidently with a soft and effective face mask. This washable cotton mask was crafted in Japan by the textile experts at Yoshii and has been indigo-dyed and assembled by the Rikumo team in Philadelphia, PA. It features a waffle-weave interior and comfortable over-dyed elastic fastening strings and comes complete with a protective storage bag. Available for a limited time and in extremely limited quantities.
Fitting Your Mask:
There is no specified top or bottom to the mask, so please choose the best fitting option for your comfort. The elastic strings may be cut or tied to create a custom fit. We recommend fitting your mask in front of a mirror.
While wearing, create a proper seal by ensuring hair and jewelry are out of the way. The mask should fit comfortably over both your mouth and nose during use for optimum protection for yourself and others.
Materials: 100% Cotton, Elastic
Dimensions: 7" W x 5" H
Care: Hand wash regularly with cold water and mild detergent. Rinse, reshape, and allow to air dry. Due to the nature of the indigo dye, there is a chance that some color may rub off onto your skin and clothing. To help minimize this, you may choose to prewash your mask prior to wearing.
Imabari, Japan
Please note: We are unable to accept returns on this product. These masks are not FDA-approved and are not intended to replace medical-grade PPE. They are intended for use by healthy adults and should not be used by anyone with respiratory conditions.
ovject Rim Plate, Matte Grey
$ 23.00 USD
ovject’s Rim Plate is crafted from .8mm thick steel that has been expertly coated with a matte finish, giving it the tactile feeling of handmade ceramics with the strength of steel. Like the rest of the ovject collection, it is resilient enough to be heated directly over charcoal or open flames making it the perfect choice for both your favorite table setting or the great outdoors. Special attention was given to its distinctive edge to ensure it fits naturally in your hand and nests with the ovject Bowl. Available in four sizes (12.5cm, 18cm, 24cm, and 30cm).
About ovject
ovject does not make objects. ovject is a product label that thinks about design in a way that is not bound by established ideas and perspectives. As a long-established manufacturer of quality enamelware, they create products that make your daily life a little more comfortable and make you think twice about the boundaries of tool-human relationships.
Materials: Enamel glazed steel
Dimensions: 12.5cm: 4.92” Diameter (3.19” Inner Diameter), .79” Height; 18cm: 7.09” Diameter (5.35” Inner Diameter), .79” Height; 24cm: 9.45” Diameter (7.44” Inner Diameter), .79” Height; 30cm: 11.81” Diameter (9.8” Inner Diameter), .79” Height
Care: Hand wash. Do not microwave.
Osaka, Japan
2.5-Ply Gauze Towel
$ 48.00 USD
Shinto took the middle layer of a traditional 20-count, 3-ply gauze, and replaced it with a half-weight weave to create a 2.5-ply gauze towel that feels both lightweight and substantial. Each style features an irregular weave that contributes a uniquely soft texture and a slight variation in dyes that creates an alluring depth of color. The 2.5 Ply towel is generously sized and features a unique “slim towel” sizing that can be used as both a washcloth and an accessory.
About Shinto Towel
Shinto Towel combines over one hundred years of knowledge and technical experience with an eye for innovation and creativity to create premium towels that disrupt the status quo. Their towels are characterized by their superior absorbency, luxurious softness, and a trademark handfeel that’s achieved through atozarashi, a post-weave refining process that removes all traces of starch, oils, and impurities from the fibers and results in an addictingly fluffy texture.
Materials: 100% Organic Cotton
Dimensions:
| Washcloth (S) | 12.99" L x 11.81" W |
| Slim Towel (ST) | 45.28" L x 11.81" W |
| Hand Towel (M) | 39.37" L x 22.83" W |
| Bath Towel (L) | 55.12" L x 34.65" W |
Care: Avoid pulling loose threads and instead snip them carefully with a pair of scissors. Do not use chlorine bleach. Wash with like colors, especially in the beginning. The texture may be affected by different washing machines and/or laundry soaps. Avoid the overuse of fabric softeners as this may damage the fibers and reduce absorbency. Pulling or snapping the towel lengthwise while wet can cause the piles (the loops in the toweling) to stretch, resulting in gaps in the material. Handle wet towels gently. For best results, washed towels should be hung to dry in a shady, well-ventilated area.
Osaka, Japan
Ko Essential Oil Fan Diffuser
$ 54.00 USD
This easy to use and minimally designed diffuser blends into your existing decor while diffusing essential oils to elevate your mood. To use, simply charge it up via the included USB cable (or use AAA batteries if preferred), add 3-5 drops of your favorite oil to the internal pad (includes 2x pads, please select replacements from the dropdown menu above), and sit back and breath deep while it quietly fans the aroma throughout your room.
The diffuser has an auto-shutoff feature that turns off the fan after 20 minutes of use but allows for continuous use when connected to USB (3.2 feet in length). Its compact size is perfect for fragrancing a room of approximately 100ft2, and the small LED light is dim enough not to disturb even the lightest sleepers.
About @aroma
@aroma is a Scent Architecture and Design studio devoted to creating individual scents for public and private design spaces. An international leader in the field of “Scent Architecture and Design”, @aroma blends scents from native Japanese plants to create a tapestry of aromatic impressions that are personalized to a specific setting. @aroma has collaborated on aromatic design spaces with clients like Volvo, Lufthansa, the Palace Hotel Tokyo, Mercedes Benz and Isetsan’s Tokyo flagship store. Based in Japan, their goal is to bring fragrance into the forefront of high design.
Materials: Diffuser (oil pad attached), USB cable (3.2 ft / 1 m), Replacement oil pad x 1
Dimensions: Height: 2.56”; Diameter: 2.56”
Care: Use a soft cloth to wipe the unit. If stained, use a mild soap or detergent and gently wipe the area. Be sure to wipe off any residual soap from the diffuser. Contains complete care instructions.
Made in China
Whitby Valentine European Hedgehog Greeting Card
$ 4.00 USD
– Sold Out7 x 5", blank inside
ON THE BACK OF THE CARD:
As Whitby Valentine Hedgehog ambles along the overgrown trail, he starts thinking about how many times he’s made this trip into town and back: every day, year after year, since he could walk. He doesn’t scurry along as he did when he was just a hoglet; he doesn’t even move along briskly. No, these days, it is definitely a meander, and he is just fine with that.
As he heads into his twilight years, Whitby may have less might and dexterity but at least the universe gifts him with a growing reserve of wisdom and patience to offset. His eyesight is fading, too - a more difficult adjustment - but Whitby figures it is simply an opportunity to see with the heart rather than the eyes alone. True, he now listens better and speaks more thoughtfully, and even though he had a beautiful spirit before, he now connects with others more deeply and wholly. As Whitby rounds the final curve of the brae, gingerly treading up four low, wide stairs before reaching his house, he steps squarely on a fire ant hill. Totally unintentional, of course; his eyes being dim, he couldn’t see. But those ants, protecting their formicary, alert Whitby of his misstep by nipping at his legs straight up to the knees. Unbeknownst to him, James Willoughby Red Squirrel, a stained-glass artist by trade, had been perched in a nearby tree and saw the entire debacle. As Whitby bumbled home to soak the sting away in an herbal bath, James returned to his studio, inspired to help. Being ever resourceful, he found some old pop bottles and, from their bases, was able to chisel two thick magnifying lenses just the right size. He fitted them into makeshift wire frames, and they fit perfectly.
Whitby Valentine loves his new spectacles and wears them proudly; he is eternally grateful. So are the fire ants. But, from time to time, he’ll leave them on his console table as he heads out just to remember what it means to really see.
Newton Chapel African Elephant Greeting Card
$ 4.00 USD
– Sold Out7 x 5", blank inside
ON THE BACK OF THE CARD:
Newton Chapel African Elephant was born with a curiosity about music. Understandably really, as he watched the herd respond to seemingly inaudible sound vibrations from many miles away. Or felt the thunderous drum-like beats reverberate to his core when running with the clan. As a toddler, he would rummage through his parents' music collection with pencil in hand, unwinding every cassette tape they had in the hopes of finding the music it held. It’s abstruse and ethereal nature only furthered his fascination.
To celebrate his second birthday, the herd saved its pennies for something very special. It arrived in a huge shipping crate, weeks early, which gave him plenty of time to investigate. Running his incredibly sensitive sniffer along every crack and seam, Newtie hoped the treasure would reveal itself. It did not. Accompanying this was a second box, especially for him from his parents, very beautifully wrapped, and clearly a partner to the peregrine present.
When his big day arrived, it took Newtie all of ten seconds to break into the box. Silence. He looked at the odd thing, and then at his family and friends, and back at the odd thing. Helping him open the smaller parcel, a collection of classic records, they placed one onto the turntable of the odd thing and flipped a switch. Newton jumped back in surprise. Music resounded from the odd thing’s nose. Instinctively, and to everyone’s amusement, he trumpeted back a reply. They had gifted him a gramophone and, after explaining just what it was and how it worked, Newtie was in love.
While he no longer tries to find where the music hides, he’s enthralled with this magical device. It continues to gift him with respite, strength, inspiration, revelry, reverie, comfort, connection and, paradoxically, moments where he can both lose and find himself.
Murray Maynooth Moose Greeting Card
$ 4.00 USD
– Sold Out5 x 7", blank inside
ON THE BACK OF THE CARD:
Murray Maynooth, a very gentle spirit, is a veritable Thoreau on four legs. He lives in an off-the-grid, solar-powered geodesic dome constructed entirely of found twigs whittled to perfection by his old friend Ford Buckminster the Beaver.
Being a staunch vegan (his favourite autumnal treat is baked butternut squash with birch syrup), Murray spends his mornings foraging for berries and vegetables and crafting his harvest into wonderfully tasty treats.
Afternoons have him leisurely toot-tooting around the neighbourhood on his trusty bicycle. Not simply for the exercise: he loves the social that his daily ride offers. Stopping to chat at nearly every house, Murray always leaves a much appreciated package of preserves. The exchange of ideas is always invaluable, providing the pith for his ever-developing philosophies.
Albert Finnegan Black Bear Greeting Card
$ 4.00 USD
– Sold Out5 x 7", blank inside
ON THE BACK OF THE CARD:
Albert Finnegan always appreciated a good tea party and hosted them often. But he got to thinking, “Why serve dainty finger sandwiches and delicate petit fours when I have all of these blueberries from up the hillside? I'll serve nice BIG pieces of pie. A-n-n-n-d I'll serve them on dinner plates, even if it is only mid-afternoon!” So he did.
Albert's tea parties were always a great success due, in part, to his generous portion sizes. But it was his charming personality and make-you-weak-at-the-knees recipes that had everyone coveting an invitation. So, after much encouragement from the neighbourhood, Albert and his love, Eleanor, opened their waterside patisserie, Portage. Dawn 'til dusk, they are serving up all sorts of sweet treats. Swim, slither, walk, or fly to Portage; eat on the patio or take away. But get all you can while you can because, come the first sign of snow, the culinary couple will be packing it in for the winter
Midge & Mondo Pines Field Mouse Greeting Card
$ 4.00 USD
– Sold Out5 x 7", blank inside
On a separate sheet, accompanying the Art Poster:
Midge and Mondo get on like a house on fire. And whenever they’re around, everyone knows it - there is such a spark between the two; it is both electric and contagious.
No one knows how or when the pair met; they’ve just always been. Daydreaming, talking, or simply cozied up with each other reading. Usually, if the latter, it’ll have something to do with cars. Mondo’s four-wheel love is the iconic Porsche 911, while Midge fancies a beefy 1969 Corvette L88 with the ZL-1 big block.
But, when reading turns to daydreaming, they chatter away about restoring an oldie: a 1949 International Harvester Half Ton. They found the mix of curves and power absolutely titillating. Heaven forbid (for the community at large) they should actually ever get it built, though. How on earth they’d negotiate the steering wheel, the gears, and the brakes clearly hasn’t come up in conversation.
