Designed and hand-crafted glass fashion accessories by an award winning young artist in Nagoya Japan. Her works involve both the finest technique and poetic expression. The artistic collection of rings, earrings, bangle, neckpiece, glass pen and tiara is truly one of a kind art work. All custom made to order
“Sincere Ecology Project” / Neo Japanesque Han
As global warming and other environmental problems have recently become an international concern, the government, businesses, and consumers tend to prefer products which are less damaging to the environment. Shimayasu launches an initiative “Sincere Ecology Project” for growth and preservation of healthy forests. Shimayasu utilizes the forest thinning of World Natural Heritage Site; Kumano Sanzan and introduces innovative series “Neo Japanesque Han” which presents the harmony of aesthetic sensibility of fine Kishu Lacquer and Kumano’s precious Hinoki wood.
When you view the cross-section of bamboo charcoal under a microscope, you see innumerable micro cavities looking like bundled pipe structure. The inside area of the micro cavities are measured more than 7,500 square feet per1gram of bamboo charcoal. It is almost 10 times more micro cavities found than any other types of wooden charcoals. The large surface area is the key characteristic of the bamboo charcoal to perform superior absorption power.
“Sumi” (Charcoal in Japanese) art objects; naturally beautiful to look at, yet very functional to use. Because of its natural characteristic, it has a calming influence and works as an air purifier or in water as a filter. Use it all around your environment to inspire health and balance. Made from selected premium quality Umeba Oak from the famous Kishu region in Japan.
Around 200 years ago, from the late Edo Period into the Meiji Period, a completely novel style of obi (sash for kimono) were manufactured in the Nishijin area of Kyoto. This new style of textiles included the work and designs of talented Japanese-style painters in the art circles of Kyoto. When Seisuke Takahashi discovered design books and fragments of kimono fabrics common to those days in a family warehouse, the germination of the concept of seisuke88 was born.
“Soft” & “Gentle” to your skin. After 20 years of countless testing in Imabari Japan; known as one of the major regions of finest towel industries, Yoshii Towel finally achieved to create towel which is soft to your skin, attractive to your eyes, and gentle to our earth.
Hand-crafted natural wood tea canisters by the well-respected craftsmen from the Yamanaka region of Japan. The beauty of these products are in the specialized wood-curving technique and the natural grain of the wood. These products are intentionally lacquered in a subtle way to showcase these features.
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KONTEX Flax Line luxurious organic cotton towel from Imabari Japan is woven in gentle low speed with the old fashioned weaving machine. This manufacturing process brings up the natural softness of the material and make them as soft and silky as cashmere, yet durable enough for everyday use.
