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Futagami Brass Bottle Opener - Frame
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This unique bottle opener is modern minimalism at its finest. Crafted from brass with a shiny, smooth surface, the hue oxidizes over time into a rich patina. The unique geometric shape makes this an understated but elegant addition to your home bar.
Founded in 1879, Futagami is one of Japan’s oldest metal manufacturers. Its collaboration with designer Masanori Oji has created a modern minimalist line of brass ware home goods that combine traditional techniques and materials with modern shapes. Futagami’s craftsmen work from Masanori’s inventive designs to create truly original metal works that bring elegance and understated radiance to common everyday objects. His work with Futagami has won the 2009 Interior Lifestyle Award in Japan.
Materials: brassDimensions: Length: 5 ½” Height: ¾”
Care: Polish with a cloth and polishing agent to regain original hue after using.
Takaoka, Japan
Futagami Brass Bottle Opener - Crescent
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Functional and beautiful enough to stand on its own as a decorative piece, the Futagami Crescent bottle opener pairs a traditional crescent moon silhouette with sharp, smart design. Crafted from brass with a shiny, smooth luster, the hue oxidizes over time into a rich patina.
Founded in 1879, Futagami is one of Japan’s oldest metal manufacturers. Its collaboration with designer Masanori Oji has created a modern minimalist line of brass ware home goods that combine traditional techniques and materials with modern shapes. Futagami’s craftsmen work from Masanori’s inventive designs to create truly original metal works that bring elegance and understated radiance to common everyday objects. His work with Futagami has won the 2009 Interior Lifestyle Award in Japan.
Materials: brass
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 ½” Height: ¼”
Care: Polish with a cloth and polishing agent to regain original hue after using.
Takaoka, Japan
Futagami Brass Bottle Opener - Eclipse
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This beautiful and functional bottle opener slips into your pocket easily for convenient portability. Made using the ‘sand cast’ technique, the brass oxidizes over time into a rich antique patina. Â The unique geometric shape makes this an understated but elegant addition to your home bar. Â
Founded in 1879, Futagami is one of Japan’s oldest metal manufacturers. Its collaboration with designer Masanori Oji has created a modern minimalist line of brass ware home goods that combine traditional techniques and materials with modern shapes. Futagami’s craftsmen work from Masanori’s inventive designs to create truly original metal works that bring elegance and understated radiance to common everyday objects. His work with Futagami has won the 2009 Interior Lifestyle Award in Japan.
Materials: brass
Dimensions: Length: 3” Height: 2 ¼”
Care: Polish with a cloth and polishing agent to regain original hue after using.
Takaoka, Japan
Azmaya Cheese Knife
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The perfect complement to our cheese board, this artisan-made cheese knife effortlessly slices through gruyere, brie, and cheddar for a clean, elegant cheese plate. A high-quality stainless steel blade and riveted brass handle elevate this knife from classic kitchen staple into a veritable work of art.
This collection features a collaboration between Japanese artisans, designers and small manufacturers in the Ishikawa prefecture. It aims to present contemporary housewares using traditional techniques and Japan-found materials like brass and cherry wood. Minimalist design, a focus on details and high quality materials are hallmarks of the movement, with the resulting products reflecting the high level of skill and superior techniques of Japanese artisans today.
Materials: Stainless steel, brassDimensions: Width: 1¼”, Length: 7"
Care: Hand-wash with soap and water.
Ishikawa, Japan
Azmaya Butter Knife
$ 85.00
Made from a contrast of golden brass and silvery stainless steel, this butter knife adds a touch of elegance to your daily breakfast routine. With usage, the handle of the knife will darken over time to a deep rich tone.
This collection features a collaboration between Japanese artisans, designers and small manufacturers in the Ishikawa prefecture. It aims to present contemporary housewares using traditional techniques and Japan-found materials like brass and cherry wood. Minimalist design, a focus on details and high quality materials are hallmarks of the movement, with the resulting products reflecting the high level of skill and superior techniques of Japanese artisans today.
Materials: Brass, Stainless SteelDimensions: Width: ½” Length: 7”
Care: Hand-wash with soap and water.
Ishikawa, Japan
Hinoki Cutting Board with Stand
$ 151.00
The Japanese Hinoki Cypress cutting board features a built-in stand that allows it to dry vertically. Constructed from hinoki (a type of Japanese cypress), this cutting board contains natural antibacterial properties, while the stand is made from mountain cherry wood, the traditional flooring of Buddhist temples. Perfect for serving and preparing favorite dishes, these cutting boards protect your knives and cutlery from dulling while you chop.
Materials: hinoki cypress, cherry woodDimensions: Small - Height: 1¼” Width: 9¼” Length: 9¼”
Medium - Height: 1¼” Width: 9¼” Length: 14½”
Large - Height: 1¼” Width: 9¼” Length: 17¾”
Care: Hand wash and allow to dry thoroughly after use. Not dishwasher safe. To remove smells or stains, rub lemon and coarse sea salt against the hinoki wood.
Kochi, Japan
Azmaya Cheese Board
$ 70.00
The perfect presentation piece for serving appetizers and cheese courses, this cheese board is made of cherry wood for a lightweight, stylish sensibility. Enjoy for dinner parties and small get-togethers.
This collection features a collaboration between Japanese artisans, designers and small manufacturers in the Ishikawa prefecture. It aims to present contemporary housewares using traditional techniques and Japan-found materials like brass and cherry wood. Minimalist design, a focus on details and high quality materials are hallmarks of the movement, with the resulting products reflecting the high level of skill and superior techniques of Japanese artisans today.
Materials: Cherry wood
Dimensions: Large - Width: 4¾”, Length: 6¾”, Handle: 4”
Small - Width: 5 ½”, Length: 8”, Handle: 4”
Care: Hand-wash with soap and water.
Ishikawa, Japan
Cast Iron Bottle Opener - Animals
$ 44.00
Crafted in Takaoka, Japan, the Cast Iron Bottle Opener's simple shape and material is enhanced by the playful disconnect between its form and function. The black color is the result of Japanese lacquer glaze called Urushi which prevents rust.
Materials: cast iron
Dimension: Crow - Height: 2" Width: 3¼"
Rabbit/Rooster - Width: 1" Length: 6"
Takaoka, Japan
Cast Iron Bottle Opener - Tools
$ 22.00
This bottle opener's simple shape and material is enhanced by the playful disconnect between its form and function. The black color is the result of Japanese lacquer glaze called Urushi which prevents rust.
Materials: cast iron
Dimension: Width: 1½-3" Length: 6-7½""
Takaoka, Japan
Short Handle Scoop
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Made with traditional metal ware techniques, these beautiful spoons are hand hammered with a subtle texture and a rich patina. Use for scooping coffee beans or loose tea.
Materials: brass / nickel
Dimensions: Length: 3½" Diameter: 2" Depth: ¾"
Care: Hand wash with a soft sponge and dry immediately after use.
Okazaki, Japan
Stainless Steel Strainer
$ 18.00
Saikai’s simple and elegant stainless steel strainer is ideal for steeping tea. The handle has a subtle dappled texture.
Materials: stainless steel
Dimensions: Length: 6" Diameter: 3"
Kitchen Towel
$ 32.00
Made of 50% linen and 50% cotton, the striped Kitchen Towel is a breathable and absorbent textile that can be used for drying plates or wrapping fresh bread. Available in five colorful shades, it features a small tab for easy hanging.
Japanese towels are known for their thin compact size, superior absorbency, and incredible softness. Our towels are made in old-fashioned Imabari looms, where towel-making is such an important industry that the town has its own towel museum.
Materials: 50% Linen, 50% Cotton
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Oroshigane Copper Grater
$ 44.00
The Oroshigane copper grater is perfect for grating ginger, wasabi and garlic. Push vegetables into it with a circular motion to create a very fine paste. Each copper grater is plated with pewter and then cut into its traditional shape. The teeth are then cut and raised by hand.
Materials: copper, pewter
Dimensions: Height: 4" Length: 2¾"
Care: Handwash only
Takaoka, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Bread Knife
$ 92.00 $ 154.00
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and modernist ideals, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty and efficiency.Â
Dimensions:Â Width: 1¼" Length: 12½"
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives
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The Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife is constructed from corrosion resistant steel and designed for comfortable use and exact cutting.Â
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and modernist ideals, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty and efficiency.Â
Dimensions:Â Length: 8½" Width: 1½" Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
            Length: 10½" Width: 1¾"         Â
            Length: 11½" Width: 2"
Niigata, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Kitchen Tool Set
$ 110.00
This stainless steel set is produced in the Niigata region of Japan, which is known for its high quality stainless steel and metal goods. Set includes ladle, spatula and spoon.
Winner of the Japanese Good Design Award, 2008.
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and modernist ideals, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty and efficiency.
Materials: stainless steel
Dimensions: Width: 3" Length: 9"
Care: Dishwasher safe
Niigata, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Tongs
$ 36.00
This all-purpose kitchen tool is constructed from a single sheet of stainless steel, giving it a streamlined silhouette that's easy to clean.
Winner of the 1998 Good Design Award
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and modernist ideals, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty and efficiency.
Materials: stainless steel
Dimensions: Length: 8½" Width: 2"
Care: Dishwasher safe
Niigata, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
$ 52.00
Lightweight, durable and sleek, this deceptively simple steel mixing bowl was created by the renowned contemporary designer Sori Yanagi. The elegant shape of the bowl makes it well suited for both preparing food or serving at the table. Perfectly symmetrical and gracefully produced, it’s an icon of Japanese product design from one of the late masters of modern industrial design. Designed to pair with the Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Punch Pressed Strainer.
About Sori Yanagi
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. With his architectural approach to product design, Yanagi is both a representative of the wholly Japanese modern designer and a full-blown modernist who merged simplicity and practicality with elements of traditional Japanese crafts. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and contemporary shapes, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty, and efficiency.
Dimensions: Extra Small: Height: 5" Diameter: 6.3"
Small: Height: 5" Diameter: 7.5"
Medium: Height: 5" Diameter: 9.1"
Large: Height: 5" Diameter: 10.6"
Care: Dishwasher safe
Niigata, Japan
Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Punch Pressed Strainer
$ 62.00
This functional punch-pressed strainer was created by the renowned contemporary designer Sori Yanagi. Designed to pair with the Sori Yanagi Mixing Bowl, you'll notice the strainer fits perfectly inside the bowl, leaving enough space for liquids to drain. Perfectly symmetrical and gracefully produced, it’s an icon of Japanese product design from one of the late masters of modern industrial design.
About Sori Yanagi
Legendary designer Sori Yanagi’s kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. With his architectural approach to product design, Yanagi is both a representative of the wholly Japanese modern designer and a full-blown modernist who merged simplicity and practicality with elements of traditional Japanese crafts. Influenced by the Japanese folk art movement and contemporary shapes, Yanagi’s designs celebrate organic form, beauty, and efficiency.
Materials: Stainless steel
Dimensions: Small: Height: 4" Diameter: 7.5"
Medium: Height: 4" Diameter: 9.1"
Large: Height: 4" Diameter: 10.6"
Care: Dishwasher safe
Niigata, 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 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 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
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
Handmade Pot Holder
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This handmade artisan pot holder helps you lift handled pots and pans safely. Made by hand-sewing swatches of surplus and scrap fabric, every potholder is one of a kind and made in an artist’s workshop in Tokyo.
How to Use: Grip the outside of the potholder, using the hollow inside to safely grip the handle of a hot pot or pan.
Materials: Outer: Cotton, Filling: Polyester
Dimensions: Height: 4” Diameter: 4"
Care: Hand wash only.
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