{"title":"Kitchen + Dining","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Kitchen-and-Dining.jpg?v=1559678688\" alt=\"\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Kitchen-and-Dining.jpg?v=1559678688\"\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stainless-steel-strainer","title":"Stainless Steel Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaikai's simple and elegant stainless steel strainer is ideal for steeping tea, sifting matcha, or performing any number of other kitchen tasks. The subtle, dappled texture of the handle elevates this otherwise straightforward tool, while its hole-punched tab adds a bit of convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" L x 3\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6715161537,"sku":"SA-TS516","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Saikai_Stainless_Steel_Strainer-1.jpg?v=1697141140"},{"product_id":"fd-style-tongs","title":"FD Style Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6¾\" L x 1 ½\" W x 1 ½\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Straight","offer_id":7036943553,"sku":"FD-TO-ST","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Serrated","offer_id":7036950913,"sku":"FD-TO-SR","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Tongs_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1746714914"},{"product_id":"fd-style-can-opener","title":"FD Style Can Opener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 ¾\" L x 1 ½\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Can Opener","offer_id":7036944001,"sku":"FD-CO","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Can_Opener_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1746714830"},{"product_id":"fd-style-grater","title":"FD Style Grater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its bold aesthetic and highly functional design, t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe FD Style Grater\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 ½\" L x 3 ¾\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Grater","offer_id":7036944193,"sku":"FD-GR","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Grater_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1746714752"},{"product_id":"fd-style-wine-opener","title":"FD Style Wine Opener","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSleek 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" L x 1\" W (folded)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8181433345,"sku":"FD-WO-BK","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Wine_Opener_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1747163237"},{"product_id":"fd-style-peeler","title":"FD Style Peeler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ½\" L x 2 ¾\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":7037201665,"sku":"FD-PE","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Peeler_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1746715353"},{"product_id":"sori-yanagi-stainless-steel-tongs","title":"Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated by renowned product designer Sori Yanagi, this all-purpose kitchen tool is constructed from a single sheet of stainless steel. The elegant, streamlined silhouette is sturdy enough for everyday use and very easy to clean. Winner of the 1998 Good Design Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Sori Yanagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegendary designer Sori Yanagi is known as the heir of the Japanese folk art movement. His inventive products - from common cookware to his famed Butterfly Chair - have inspired modernist Japanese designs since the 1950s. Every kitchen tool he designs embodies the values of simplicity and practicality, celebrating organic forms over popular trends, elegance over superficiality, and efficiency over frivolity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ½\" L x 2\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebematsu Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":7247345793,"sku":"ES-SYST-S","price":37.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perforated","offer_id":7247353089,"sku":"ES-SYST-P","price":41.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Sori_Yanagi_Stainless_Steel_Tongs_Standard-2_f9f66d73-f324-49f4-b9da-c20703cf9a18.jpg?v=1710358515"},{"product_id":"oroshigane-copper-grater-turtle","title":"Oroshigane Copper Grater","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 before being shaped into its traditional design. The teeth are then cut and raised by hand to add the final touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper, pewter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" L x 2.75\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakaoka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Saikai","offers":[{"title":"Crane","offer_id":7247953025,"sku":"SA-TS140","price":53.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle","offer_id":7247953089,"sku":"SA-TS139","price":53.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Saikai_Oroshigane_Copper_Grater_Group-1.jpg?v=1773925839"},{"product_id":"hasami-porcelain-mug","title":"Hasami Porcelain Mug - Matte","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtfully shaped from a mixture of clay minerals, the 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 both rough and refined and a minimalist design showcasing traditional Japanese techniques in a modernist form. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts lip perfectly pairs with the small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/hasami-porcelain-plate-gloss\" title=\"Hasami Porcelain Plate, Matte - rikumo japan made\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/hasami-porcelain-plate-gloss\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHasami Porcelain Plate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, which can be used as a lid to keep your drink warm. Enjoy as a standalone addition to your daily routine or as part of our modular Hasami Porcelain collection. \u003c\/span\u003eAlso available in a \u003ca title=\"Hasami Porcelain Mug, Gloss - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/hasami-porcelain-mug-gloss\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egloss version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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 c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eontact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Hasami Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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, bowls, and planters 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" D x 3.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher- and microwave-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHasami Porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.\u003cbr\u003eNagasaki, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikai","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":7275845505,"sku":"SA-HPB020","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":7275947265,"sku":"SA-HP020","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Hasami_Porcelain_Mug_Matte_Group-1_71963a47-401b-4465-b3f4-1a82375ec1db.jpg?v=1709672515"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-towel-higashiyama-landscape","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Higashiyama Landscape","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your everyday- use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss\/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7818254337,"sku":"SS-TE-HL","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Tenugui_Higashiyama_Landscape-1.jpg?v=1773776761"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-towel-fujidana","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Fujidana","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your daily routine; use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap€¦ the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout \u003cspan\u003eSOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOUSOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdges are left seamless for absorbency and quick drying. To discourage fraying, trim loose threads with a pair of scissors and throw in the washing machine. The fabric will naturally tighten after repeated usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUSOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7818266945,"sku":"SS-TE-FU","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/SouSou_Tenugui_Fujidana-1.jpg?v=1697141500"},{"product_id":"karmi-tea-canister-tawara","title":"Karmi Tea Canister - Tawara","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your favorite tea leaves, coffee, and spices fresh and ready for use with this stunning example of Yamanaka lacquerware. Each piece in the Karmi collection is made from solid cherry birch wood expertly sculpted through traditional techniques before being lacquered and dried over the course of nearly a year. Thanks to Gato's precision and level of expertise, the canister has a nearly airtight seal despite being made from wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpecifically designed with matcha in mind, this style features a second inner lid to prevent spills. Holds 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Mikio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gato Mikio - Rikumo Readymag\" href=\"https:\/\/gato.rikumo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/gato.rikumo.com\/\"\u003eweb magazine experience\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cherry birch wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Height: 4½” Diameter: 2½”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eot microwave- or dishwasher-safe. Gently wash by hand and dry immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Soji - Natural","offer_id":8251818113,"sku":"GA-KR-TAWA-SO","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sumi - Black","offer_id":8251823233,"sku":"GA-KR-TAWA-SM","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Tawara_Group_GDA.jpg?v=1772484386"},{"product_id":"gift-card-physical","title":"rikumo Physical Gift Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the gift of choice with a rikumo Gift Card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt works just like a prepaid debit card: Simply select the amount you would like to give, and the card will be mailed in a gift envelope to the address supplied at checkout. If you would like to leave a message, please note that during checkout as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical gift cards can be used both online and in person at the rikumo concept store in Ardmore, PA. If you do not require a physical card, consider a \u003ca title=\"Rikumo Digital Gift Card\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/collections\/rikumo-gift-card\/products\/digital-gift-card\"\u003edigital gift card\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor additional information, please visit our Gift Card Guide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/pages\/gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rikumo","offers":[{"title":"Wave \/ $25","offer_id":41376925974725,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $50","offer_id":10684554945,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $100","offer_id":10684555009,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $150","offer_id":10684555073,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $200","offer_id":10684555137,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $250","offer_id":10684555201,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $300","offer_id":10684555265,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $400","offer_id":10684555329,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wave \/ $500","offer_id":10684555393,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $25","offer_id":41376926007493,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $50","offer_id":10684558529,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $100","offer_id":10684558593,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $150","offer_id":10684558657,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $200","offer_id":10684558721,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $250","offer_id":10684558785,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $300","offer_id":10684558849,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $400","offer_id":10684558913,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blank \/ $500","offer_id":10684558977,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $25","offer_id":41376926040261,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $50","offer_id":10684304961,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $100","offer_id":10684549377,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $150","offer_id":10684549441,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $200","offer_id":10684549505,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $250","offer_id":10684549569,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $300","offer_id":10684549633,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $400","offer_id":10684549697,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ $500","offer_id":10684549761,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Rikumo_Gift_Cards-1.jpg?v=1754482664"},{"product_id":"hasami-porcelain-mug-gloss","title":"Hasami Porcelain Mug - Gloss","description":"\u003cdiv data-skip-stacker-links=\"\" data-embeddable=\"\" class=\"formatted_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtfully shaped from a mixture of clay minerals, the Hasami Porcelain Mug demonstrates how the ruggedness of the earth can be refined by an expert's touch. Each mug is dipped in a glossy grey glaze yet retains an entirely organic aesthetic, showcasing traditional Japanese techniques in a modernist form. \u003c\/span\u003eIts lip perfectly pairs with the small \u003ca title=\"Hasami Porcelain Plate, Gloss - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/hasami-porcelain-plate-gloss\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHasami Porcelain Plate\u003c\/a\u003e, which can be used as a lid to keep your drink warm. Enjoy as a standalone addition to your daily routine or as part of our modular Hasami Porcelain collection. Also available in a \u003ca title=\"Hasami Porcelain Mug, Matte - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/hasami-porcelain-mug\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematte version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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 c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eontact us at info@rikumo.com with any\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003equestions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Hasami Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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, bowls, and planters 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\" D x 3.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher- and microwave-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHasami porcelain has high thermal stability and is free from lead and cadmium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNagasaki, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saikai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18271205697,"sku":"SA-HPM020","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Hasami_Porcelain_Mug_Gloss-1_0678229c-d62d-41fa-911a-46a776dae236.jpg?v=1709672561"},{"product_id":"karmi-tea-canister-so","title":"Karmi Tea Canister - So","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your favorite tea leaves, coffee, and spices fresh and ready for use with this stunning example of Yamanaka lacquerware. Each piece in the Karmi collection is made from solid cherry birch wood expertly sculpted through traditional techniques before being lacquered and dried over the course of nearly a year. Thanks to Gato's precision and level of expertise, the canister has a nearly airtight seal despite being made from wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis canister is shorter than the others. Holds 50g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Mikio\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gato.rikumo.com\/\" title=\"Gato Mikio - Rikumo Readymag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eweb magazine experience\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cherry birch wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Height: 1½” Diameter: 3½”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e N\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eot microwave- or dishwasher-safe. Gently wash by hand and dry immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Soji - Natural","offer_id":20056185601,"sku":"GA-KR-SO-SO","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sumi - Black","offer_id":20056745089,"sku":"GA-KR-SO-SM","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/So_Group_GDA.jpg?v=1772484170"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-towel-sound-of-snow-fall","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Sound of Snow Fall","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your daily routine; use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss\/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21604019457,"sku":"SS-TE-SSF","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Tenugui_Sound_of_Snow_Fall-1_a2daf687-368b-4eff-aada-b4a0a59627ae.jpg?v=1767110887"},{"product_id":"handmade-pot-holder","title":"Handmade Pot Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis 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 Noriko Nakao's workshop in Nagoya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Grip the outside of the potholder, using the hollow inside to safely grip the handle of a hot pot or pan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Handmade Pot Holder is made from available fabric and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the overall design of each, but the final product may differ somewhat in color or pattern. The high quality and charming aesthetics of Noriko Nakao's work are uniform across every piece, however. Please c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eontact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Noriko Nakao\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNoriko Nakao is a multidisciplinary artist from Nagoya, Japan, who started making ceramic art in 1998. She has exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan. Everything she creates is one-of-a-kind and is the result of her inspiration at the moment of creation. Her hope is to make something that will make your daily life a little more fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Outer: Cotton, Filling: Polyester\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Height: 4” Diameter: 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Hand wash only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNagoya, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noriko Nakao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23624983041,"sku":"TS-HPH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Noriko_Nakao_Handmade_Pot_Holders-2.jpg?v=1751371496"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-sensai","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl - Sensai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in the Yamanaka Onsen region, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional furniture and taiko drums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 ⅓\" D x 3\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":28522027533,"sku":"GA-TWB-SE-NA","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":28522028301,"sku":"GA-TWB-SE-BK","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Sensai_Group_GDA.jpg?v=1772485452"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-mokko","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl - Mokko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in the Yamanaka Onsen region, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional furniture and taiko drums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 ⅓\" D x 3\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":28522039437,"sku":"GA-TWB-MO-BK","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Mokko_Black_GDA.jpg?v=1772485389"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-tsubo","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl - Tsubo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurniture and \u003c\/span\u003etaiko\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 ⅓\" D x 3\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":28522044045,"sku":"GA-TWB-TS-BK","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":28522046541,"sku":"GA-TWB-TS-NA","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Tsubo_Group_GDA.jpg?v=1772485540"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-yuri","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl - Yuri","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced by craftsmen for centuries. The Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized in Japan for building traditional \u003ci\u003eTansu \u003c\/i\u003efurniture and \u003ci\u003eTaiko \u003c\/i\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases the natural wood grain, the Tsumugi bowl is an artful way to enjoy soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by a pair human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gatos collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gato.rikumo.com\/\" title=\"Gato Mikio - Rikumo Readymag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eweb magazine experience\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Zelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eHeight: 3€� Diameter: 4€�\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-wash with mild soap. 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Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 ⅓\" D x 3\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. 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Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. 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When scratched or gouged, paulownia can heal itself by absorbing water, thus minimizing the appearance of damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Paulownia Trees\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaulownia (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in Japanese) is known as the “Princess Tree” and is closely tied to female identity. In Japan, 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 down and made into wooden articles for her dowry. On her marriage day, her parents would present her with a chest of paulownia wood carved from the tree in which to store kimono and other fine garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePaulownia wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSmall: 11.8\" L x 7.5\" W x 0.6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge: 16.55\" L x 9.45\" W x 0.7\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash. Rub regularly with mineral oil to prolong life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTokyo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiriya Tanaka Co.","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":32480494349,"sku":"KY-PCB-L","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":32480494669,"sku":"KY-PCB-S","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Kiriya_Tanaka_Co_Paulownia_Cutting_Board_Group-2.jpg?v=1697141747"},{"product_id":"sousou-shibori-tenugui-asanoha","title":"SOU•SOU Shibori Tenugui - Asanoha","description":"\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the Shibori Tenugui. Woven from pure cotton, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecut by hand and expertly dyed, tenugui are perfect \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful white-and-blue textile is dyed using \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient indigo dyeing technique. The Shibori Tenugui series was created in collaboration with shibori masters from Kyoto who created modern interpretations of traditional Japanese prints. Here, a shower of auspicious \u003cem\u003easanoha\u003c\/em\u003e - often seen in kimono - falls from the sky like snow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/how-to-wrap-tenugui\" title=\"DIY Tenugui Wrapping - Rikumo Journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 35\" L x 14\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es this product is hand-dyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience color loss\/bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease note\u003c\/span\u003e: Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems to maximize drying speeds, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32660497997,"sku":"SS-STE-AS","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Shibori_Tenugui_Asanoha-1.jpg?v=1767110572"},{"product_id":"sousou-shibori-tenugui-mameshibori","title":"SOU•SOU Shibori Tenugui - Mameshibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the Shibori Tenugui. Woven from pure cotton, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecut by hand and expertly dyed, tenugui are perfect \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful white-and-blue textile is dyed using \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient indigo dyeing technique. The Shibori Tenugui series was created in collaboration with shibori masters from Kyoto who created modern interpretations of traditional Japanese prints. The \u003cem\u003emameshibori\u003c\/em\u003e (literally \"bean squeeze\") style features lines of \"beans\" that symbolize an uninterrupted line of descendants, carrying the hope that one's family will continue for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/how-to-wrap-tenugui\" title=\"DIY Tenugui Wrapping - Rikumo Journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/how-to-wrap-tenugui\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience color loss\/bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKyoto, Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32660565325,"sku":"SS-STE-MA","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Shibori_Tenugui_Mameshibori-1.jpg?v=1767110548"},{"product_id":"iwachu-cast-iron-pan","title":"Iwachu Cast Iron Pan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Iwachu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA master maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etetsubin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - iron 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cast iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSmall: \u003c\/span\u003e14.4\" L (with handle) x 8.5\" D x 1.5\" H\u003cbr\u003eLarge: 16\" L (with handle) x 9.75\" D x 1.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMorioka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWACHU","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":41279093773,"sku":"IW-CIP-S","price":102.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":41279094477,"sku":"IW-CIP-L","price":118.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Iwachu_Cast_Iron_Pan_Small-1_e7a754db-6b56-4756-955a-fbdef817c090.jpg?v=1697141807"},{"product_id":"featherweight-cast-iron-frying-pan","title":"SSC Featherweight Cast Iron Frying Pan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLight. Weight. Cast. Iron.\u003c\/em\u003e The Featherweight Cast Iron Pan from \u003cspan\u003eSanjo Special Cast is\u003c\/span\u003e the fruit of centuries of metalworking advancements by the metallurgists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTsubame Sanjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. This collection of frying pans features walls measuring only 1.5 mm in thickness, resulting in a pan that's barely half the weight of traditional cast iron cookware yet retains the same superior heat-conducting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e Somewhat smaller than typical pans, the Featherweight Cast Iron Pan is designed to move seamlessly from a compact oven to the tabletop. Its high walls ensure food stays put, and the sloped lip allows for easy transfers from pan to plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach Featherweight Cast Iron Pan only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eneeds a quick, thin layer of oil heated over the stove to season before cooking to enhance its\u003cspan\u003e non-stick properties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pans are also safe for all cook surfaces. Please note that the pans have a heat-resistant silicon coating to ensure longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Sanjo Special Cast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanjo Special Cast (SSC) is located in Tsubame Sanjo, a town in Niigata Prefecture that is synonymous with metalworking. Their invention of a ductile, graphite-rich FCD cast iron material allows for the creation of extremely strong yet thin cookware that boasts top-quality heat retention and distribution at a fraction of the weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e FCD Cast Iron, heat-resistant silicon coating, silicon handle cap (heat resistant to 250°C)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSmall: Inner diameter: 7.9\", Length (with handle): 13.25\", Depth: 2.1\", Weight: 1.75 lbs\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Inner diameter: 9.5\", Length (with handle): 14.8\", Depth: 2.2\", Weight: 2.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003eLarge: Inner diameter: 10.25\", Length (with handle): 15.6\", Depth: 2.3\", Weight: 2.43 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Each SSC Cast Iron pan includes a care sheet with instructions. After first use, wash well using detergent, then dry immediately and thoroughly. On subsequent uses, clean with a non-metallic scrub brush using no detergent while the pan is still warm, again drying immediately and thoroughly.\u003cspan\u003eAfter first use, wash well using detergent, then dry immediately and thoroughly. On subsequent uses, clean with a non-metallic scrub brush using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e detergent while the pan is still warm, again drying immediately and thoroughly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Your Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Cast Iron - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/your-ultimate-guide-for-cooking-with-cast-iron\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erikumo journal entry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efor more tips on caring for your cast iron cookware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTsubame Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanjo Special Cast Co., Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":12719828926544,"sku":"SSC-CIFP-LG","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":12719829352528,"sku":"SSC-CIFP-MD","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":12719829385296,"sku":"SSC-CIFP-SM","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/SSC_Featherweight_Cast_Iron_Frying_Pan_Medium-1.jpg?v=1697141949"},{"product_id":"saibi-cup-s","title":"Saibi Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saibi series of cups and trays is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Woodworks organized in celebration of 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely elegant take on practical, everyday items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3.15\" D x 3.25\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap, then dry immediately and thoroughly. 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Along with the rest of the Sinafu line, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The Sinafu Small Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.95\" H, 4.33\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash with mild soap. 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Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2.95\" H, 4.33\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap. 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The Sinafu 6.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.54\" H, 7.09\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash with mild soap. 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The Sinafu 6.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3.54\" H, 7.09\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835254992976,"sku":"GA-SSB-HA6","price":397.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Sinafu_6.0_Stand_Bowl_Hasori_Black-1.jpg?v=1772484997"},{"product_id":"sinafu-7-0-stand-bowl-hotei-smoky-grey","title":"Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl - Hotei (Smoky Grey)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis display bowl was conceived with the help of designer Kenichiro Oomori and is intended to showcase the best characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware. Along with the rest of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSinafu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eline, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSinafu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.95\" H, 8.27\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835255582800,"sku":"GA-SSB-HT7","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Sinafu_7.0_Stand_Bowl_Hotei_Smoky_Grey-1.jpg?v=1772484961"},{"product_id":"sinafu-7-0-stand-bowl-hasori-black","title":"Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl - Hasori (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis display bowl was conceived with the help of designer Kenichiro Oomori and is intended to showcase the best characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware. Along with the rest of the Sinafu line, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZelkova wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2.95\" H, 8.27\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835255812176,"sku":"GA-SSB-HA7","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Sinafu_7.0_Stand_Bowl_Hasori_Black-1.jpg?v=1772484929"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-with-lid-chidori-black","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl with Lid - Chidori (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efurniture and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etaiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e This bowl includes a perfectly fitted lid that helps to retain heat and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zelkova wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\" D x 3.9\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835283304528,"sku":"GA-TBL-CHD-BK","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Tsumugi_Wooden_Bowl_with_Lid_Chidori-1.jpg?v=1772485609"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-with-lid-gunbai-black","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl with Lid - Gunbai (Black)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efurniture and taiko\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands. This bowl includes a perfectly fitted lid that helps to retain heat and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zelkova wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\" D x 3.9\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835283927120,"sku":"GA-TBL-GNB-BK","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Tsumugi_Wooden_Bowl_with_Lid_Gunbai-1.jpg?v=1772485657"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-with-lid-mentsuu-black","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl with Lid - Mentsuu (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced for centuries. Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized for its use in traditional\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efurniture and taiko\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases its natural wood grain, the Tsumugi Wooden Bowl provides an artful means of enjoying soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by human hands. This bowl includes a perfectly fitted lid that helps to retain heat and moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato Wood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. 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Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/ourgoods\/#\/lacquerware-1\/\" title=\"Yamanaka Lacquerware - rikumo journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zelkova wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\" D x 3.9\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/CoolJapan_100x100.png?v=1754403350\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12835288744016,"sku":"GA-TBL-MNT-BK","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Tsumugi_Wooden_Bowl_with_Lid_Mentsuu-1.jpg?v=1772485697"},{"product_id":"ise-tenugui-pleasure","title":"SOU•SOU Ise Tenugui - Pleasure","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the Ise Tenugui, a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etype of textile with a characteristically smooth texture. Woven from 100% cotton, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecut by hand and expertly dyed, tenugui feature colorful patterns that call to mind \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etraditional and contemporary Japanese prints. \u003c\/span\u003eThis style features playfully designed flora rendered as textured silhouettes on a bright background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2022\/6\/13\/a-dozen-uses-for-tenugui\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.rikumo.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C\u003c\/span\u003eotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWidth: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEdges are left seamless for absorbency and quick drying. To discourage fraying, trim loose threads with a pair of scissors and throw in the washing machine. The fabric will naturally tighten after repeated usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12836108271696,"sku":"SS-IT-PL","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Tenugui_Pleasure-1.jpg?v=1778181000"},{"product_id":"kamawanu-tenugui-wavy-blue-stripes","title":"Kamawanu Tenugui - Wavy Blue Stripes","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the textile experts at Kamawanu comes this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui - multipurpose textiles that have been used for centuries as towels, accessories, gift wraps, souvenirs, wall art, and more. This reversible collection is dyed using the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003echusen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method first practiced during Japan's Meiji era more than a century ago. Available in more than a dozen eye-catching varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Tenugui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tenugui is a thin Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, tenugui can be used to wrap gifts and other items, but they have many more uses besides: In some households, tenugui function as absorbent and fast-drying towels and washcloths, and their vibrant patterns make them well-suited to decorative roles as table runners, placemats, wall hangings - the sky’s the limit! For this reason, tenugui are often given as gifts or souvenirs by travelers returning from Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35.5\" L x 13\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience some color loss or bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. Note that the edges of the tenugui are seamless, meaning that either end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill initially\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fray with use. The fraying process will stop after a small fringe forms; in the meantime, trim any loose strings with scissors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokyo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Four Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12836199792720,"sku":"IFJ-KT-WBS","price":30.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/IFJ_Holdings_Ltd_Kamawanu_Tenugui_Wavy_Blue_Stripes-1.jpg?v=1697142050"},{"product_id":"saibi-tray-natural","title":"Saibi Tray - Natural","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saibi series of trays and cups is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Wood Works that celebrates 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely tactile take on everyday items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSen\u003cspan\u003e wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85\" H, 12.99\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12856225431632,"sku":"GA-ST-NA","price":413.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Saibi_Tray_Natural-1.jpg?v=1772484641"},{"product_id":"saibi-tray-black","title":"Saibi Tray - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saibi series of trays and cups is a collaboration between Danish designer Lars Vejen and Gato Wood Works that celebrates 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. With a slightly more minimalist aesthetic than Gato’s typical offerings, these pieces are designed to provide a uniquely tactile take on everyday items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eSen\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1.85\" H, 12.99\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":12856226218064,"sku":"GA-ST-BK","price":413.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Woodworks_Saibi_Tray_Black-1.jpg?v=1772484567"},{"product_id":"tsumugi-wooden-bowl-tamabuchi","title":"Tsumugi Wooden Bowl - Tamabuchi","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handsome bowl is made in Yamanaka Prefecture, where lacquering and woodworking have been practiced by craftsmen for centuries. The Tsumugi bowls are made from Japanese Zelkova wood, which is prized in Japan for building traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTansu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurniture and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiko \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrums. Lacquered in a way that showcases the natural wood grain, the Tsumugi bowl is an artful way to enjoy soups and rice dishes. Perfectly symmetrical and smooth to the touch, this stunning piece is a testament to the perfection that can be achieved by a pair human hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Gato\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gatos collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Yamanaka lacquerware in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gato.rikumo.com\/\" title=\"Gato Mikio - Rikumo Readymag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eweb magazine experience\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Zelkova Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Height: 3€� Diameter: 4 ¼€�  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Hand-wash with mild soap. Not microwave or dishwasher safe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYamanaka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GATO MIKIO CO., LTD","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":12866163015760,"sku":"GA-TWB-TA-NA","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Gato_Tsumugi_Bowl_Tamabuchi-2_83e6fa53-df0e-4330-8021-06fa22ab72e9.jpg?v=1709745840"},{"product_id":"iwachu-cast-iron-trivet-kiku-s","title":"Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Kiku","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekiku), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea common symbol that represents longevity. It features three padded feet and is beautiful enough to leave permanently on countertops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Iwachu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA master maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etetsubin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - iron 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cast iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 7\" D x 0.6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep dry to avoid rust. If washing is necessary, wash gently by hand then dry immediately and completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMorioka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWACHU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21347447570512,"sku":"IW-CIT-KS","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/IWACHU_Cast_Iron_Trivet_Kiku-1.jpg?v=1780595319"},{"product_id":"iwachu-cast-iron-trivet-origami-blue","title":"Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis 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. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/collections\/tools-prep\/products\/iwachu-cast-iron-trivet-origami-red\" title=\"Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet, Origami Red - Rikumo Japan Made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ered\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Iwachu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA master maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etetsubin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - iron 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. 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If washing is necessary, wash gently by hand then dry immediately and completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMorioka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWACHU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21347450650704,"sku":"IW-CIT-OB","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/IWACHU_Cast_Iron_Trivet_Origami_Blue-1.jpg?v=1780595281"},{"product_id":"iwachu-cast-iron-trivet-origami-red","title":"Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Red","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis 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. Also available in \u003ca title=\"Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet, Origami Blue - Rikumo Japan Made\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/collections\/tools-prep\/products\/iwachu-cast-iron-trivet-origami-blue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Iwachu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA master maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etetsubin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - iron 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCast iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeight: .59” Diameter: 5.9”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep dry to avoid rust. If washing is necessary, wash gently by hand then dry immediately and completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMorioka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWACHU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21347455238224,"sku":"IW-CIT-OR","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/IWACHU_Cast_Iron_Trivet_Origami_Red-1.jpg?v=1780595213"},{"product_id":"moku-light-towel","title":"Moku Light Towel","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Moku Linen Towel - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/moku-towel\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elinen version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by the editors at Bon Appétit:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"Ever since I’ve started keeping a Moku towel slung \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eover 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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e Read all about it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/story\/moku-light-towel\" title=\"Moku Light Towel - Bon Appetit Magazine\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"240x240\" width=\"240x240\" alt=\"Bon Appetit logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Bon_Appetit_logo_240x240.png?v=1638891406\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Kontex\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGentle 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. 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It features a smooth and milky white glazed glass surface set into a delicate ceramic base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Megumi Tsukazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVia the artist: \"Like water, like air\" is the central vision that guides Megumi Tsukazaki in the design and creation of her porcelain collection. She uses simple white clay and lush glass glazing to produce timeless and tranquil pieces, from ceramic jewelry bases to small porcelain containers. Please enjoy the calm atmosphere of the products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClay\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: Small: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 3.2\" Height: 0.7\", \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 4.1\" Height: 0.75\",\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e Large: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 5.25\" Height: 0.75\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash and dry only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKanagawa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megumi Tsukazaki","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":28706213691472,"sku":"MG-TSD-SM","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Megumi_Tsukazaki_Megumi_Tsuki_Shigure_Dish_Small-1.jpg?v=1710170151"},{"product_id":"ceramic-motoshige-suribachi-mortar","title":"Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMake quick work of seeds and spices with this modern update of the traditional Japanese mortar-and-pestle combination. Designed to bring age-old handicrafts to contemporary kitchens and beautiful enough to double as a serving vessel, this mortar (or \u003cem\u003esuribachi)\u003c\/em\u003e features a silicone base to prevent slipping while in use. Pestle not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a peek at how these pieces are made in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GJc9Tdcc4Sw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis short video\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Suribachi and Surikogi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003cem\u003esuribachi\u003c\/em\u003e is a sturdy Japanese mortar with an unglazed interior featuring numerous small grooves designed to mash and bruise seeds, herbs and spices more efficiently. These ridges - called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekushi no me - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehelp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebring out subtle aromatic compounds when worked with a wooden pestle, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esurikogi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCeramic, silicone base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSmall\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 4.25\" D x 2.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMedium\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 5.25\" D x 3.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e H\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand wash with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both mortar and pestle thoroughly before storing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShimane, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikai Toki Trading Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":29017856573520,"sku":"SA-CMSM-S","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":29017856737360,"sku":"SA-CMSM-M","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Saikai_Ceramic_Motoshige_Suribachi_Mortar_Group-1.jpg?v=1782306481"},{"product_id":"usuda-wooden-bowl-oak-1","title":"Usuda Wooden Bowl - Oak #1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBring a piece of Japan's legendary forests into your home with this beautiful bowl from master woodworker Kenji Usuda. The organic edge of the vessel emphasizes its natural origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while topping gracefully upturned sides that showcase a striking wood grain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece, made from a mighty oak, is wonderfully smooth to the touch and coated in food-safe walnut oil and beeswax to protect the surface of the wood and add a lustrous shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore the full Kenji Usuda collection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/collections\/kenji-usuda\" title=\"Kenji Usuda Woodworks Collection - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Kenji Usuda\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Living in the woods, thinking of the woods, creating in the woods.\"\u003c\/em\u003e is the philosophy of Kenji Usuda, an award-winning Japanese woodworker who meticulously crafts gorgeous wares on a forested plot of land near his home in Hokkaido. 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