{"title":"The Kitayama Brush Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kitayama-cat-brush","title":"Kitayama Cat Brush","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe all love to pamper our pets, and a good brush-down is often part of that cushy treatment (when they let us). Enter the Kitayama Cat Brush, a take on the traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003etawashi\u003c\/em\u003e from the master craftspeople at Kitayama Masazumi Co. Its stiff yet gentle bristles are made from sisal fibers, a softer, cat-friendly alternative to the windmill palm typically used in tawashi. Give your feline companion the gift of more satisfying scratches. Also available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/kitayama-dog-brush\" title=\"Kitayama Dog Brush - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efor dogs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Kitayama Masazumi Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the last half-century, craftsman Masazumi Kitayama has established a name for himself as something of a specialist, creating high-quality plant-based scrub brushes (or \u003cem\u003etawashi\u003c\/em\u003e) to suit all sorts of household tasks. Today, the family-owned and -operated business that bears his name works toward ever-greater levels of quality in pursuit of the perfect implement, unsatisfied with the already excellent caliber of their brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sisal, wood, stainless steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall: 7.5\" L x 2.75\" W x 1.6\" H\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge: 7.5\" L x 3.15\" W x 1.6\" H\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a dry environment.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKinokawa, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitayama Masatsumu Shoten","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":41590157082821,"sku":"KMS-CB-A","price":31.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C","offer_id":41590157115589,"sku":"KMS-CB-C","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten-Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten_Cat_Brush_Group-1.jpg?v=1697143643"},{"product_id":"kitayama-dog-brush","title":"Kitayama Dog Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all love to pamper our pets, and a good brush-down is often part of that cushy treatment (when they let us). Enter the Kitayama Dog Brush, a take on the traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003etawashi\u003c\/em\u003e from the master craftspeople at Kitayama Masazumi Co. Its stiff yet gentle bristles are made from a mix of softer sisal fibers and firmer windmill palm to help handle thicker coats. Give your canine companion the gift of more satisfying scratches. Also available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/products\/kitayama-cat-brush\" title=\"Kitayama Cat Brush - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efor cats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Kitayama Masazumi Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the last half-century, craftsman Masazumi Kitayama has established a name for himself as something of a specialist, creating high-quality plant-based scrub brushes (or \u003cem\u003etawashi\u003c\/em\u003e) to suit all sorts of household tasks. Today, the family-owned and -operated business that bears his name works toward ever-greater levels of quality in pursuit of the perfect implement, unsatisfied with the already excellent caliber of their brushes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm fiber, sisal, beech wood, stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall: 8.25\" L x 3.15\" W x 1.6\" H\u003cbr\u003eLarge: 9.05\" L x 3.55\" W x 1.6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore in a dry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenvironment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKinokawa, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitayama Masatsumu Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Small A","offer_id":41590158983365,"sku":"KMS-DB-SMA","price":35.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large C","offer_id":41590159016133,"sku":"KMS-DB-LGA","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten-Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten_Dog_Brush_Group-1.jpg?v=1697143643"},{"product_id":"kitayama-scrub-brush","title":"Kitayama Scrub Brush","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShuro tawashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, known for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. Originating in Japan over 100 years ago, this handmade, eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees. Due to the soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry your Kitayama Shuro Tawashi Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot-cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation in a gentle circular motion. Available in Small, Medium, and Large, and in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKitayama Masazumi Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last half-century, craftsman Masazumi Kitayama has established a name for himself as something of a specialist, creating high-quality plant-based scrub brushes (ortawashi) to suit all sorts of household tasks. Today, the family-owned and -operated business that bears his name works toward ever-greater levels of quality in pursuit of the perfect implement, unsatisfied with the already excellent caliber of their brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKinokawa, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS: 1.97 × 2.36 × 1.18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM: 2.76 × 3.54 × 1.57 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL: 2.95 × 5.12 × 1.57 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS: 20g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM: 35g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL: 66g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristles: Palm Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire core: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare + Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the brush in gentle circular motions to prevent any scratches on delicate surfaces, taken extra precaution when using on lacquerware. Do not use near an open flame. Drain and allow to dry in a sunny area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitayama Masatsumu Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":45487121825989,"sku":"KMS-SB-SM","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45487121858757,"sku":"KMS-SB-MD","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45487121891525,"sku":"KMS-SB-LG","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten_Scrub_Brush_Group-1.jpg?v=1774379193"},{"product_id":"kitayama-twist-scrub-brush","title":"Kitayama Twist Scrub Brush","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA twisted shape that makes it easy to grip and clean, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshuro tawashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, known for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. Originating in Japan over 100 years ago, this handmade, eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees. Due to the soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry your Kitayama Shuro Tawashi Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot-cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation in a gentle circular motion. Available in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Scrub Brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKitayama Masazumi Co.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last half-century, craftsman Masazumi Kitayama has established a name for himself as something of a specialist, creating high-quality plant-based scrub brushes (ortawashi) to suit all sorts of household tasks. Today, the family-owned and -operated business that bears his name works toward ever-greater levels of quality in pursuit of the perfect implement, unsatisfied with the already excellent caliber of their brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKinokawa, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.36 × 5.12 × 1.26 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight 43g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristles: Palm Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire core: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare + Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the brush in gentle circular motions to prevent any scratches on delicate surfaces, taken extra precaution when using on lacquerware. Do not use near an open flame. Drain and allow to dry in a sunny area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitayama Masatsumu Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45487122251973,"sku":"KMS-SB-TWI","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten_Twist_Scrub_Brush-2.jpg?v=1774379178"},{"product_id":"kitayama-long-scrub-brush","title":"Kitayama Long Scrub Brush","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis palm fiber scrubbing brush is longer and narrower, making it suitable for washing deeper items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShuro tawashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are traditional cleaning brushes made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, known for its natural durability, elasticity, and water resistance. Originating in Japan over 100 years ago, this handmade, eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced using native Japanese trees. Due to the soft and flexible plant fibers, they are unlikely to scratch or damage surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry your Kitayama Shuro Tawashi Scrub Brush when washing dishes or ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot-cleaning clothes, or doing some personal exfoliation in a gentle circular motion. Available in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Scrub Brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKitayama Masazumi Co.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the last half-century, craftsman Masazumi Kitayama has established a name for himself as something of a specialist, creating high-quality plant-based scrub brushes (ortawashi) to suit all sorts of household tasks. Today, the family-owned and -operated business that bears his name works toward ever-greater levels of quality in pursuit of the perfect implement, unsatisfied with the already excellent caliber of their brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKinokawa, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.56 × 4.72 × 1.26 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight 43g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBristles: Palm Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire core: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare + Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the brush in gentle circular motions to prevent any scratches on delicate surfaces, taken extra precaution when using on lacquerware. Do not use near an open flame. Drain and allow to dry in a sunny area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitayama Masatsumu Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45487122448581,"sku":"KMS-SB-LO","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Kitayama_Masatsumu_Shoten_Long_Scrub_Brush-2.jpg?v=1774379148"}],"url":"https:\/\/rikumo.com\/en-ca\/collections\/the-kitayama-brush-collection.oembed","provider":"rikumo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}