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A traditional beech wood darning egg, with a smooth polished surface, ideal for darning holes in socks, jumpers and delicate items. The egg holds the hole tight enough for an easy repair job, and in the case of sock heels can provide the right curved surface to work against, holding the sock in shap..

A traditional shaped beech wood darning mushroom, with comfortable turned handle, for providing a firm base upon which to carry out the darning of socks and similar items. The curved shape sits well in the heel of a frayed sock, enabling needlework to take place while the sock is held in the correct..

A heat formed and bound rattan cane hanger from Nepal, with a neat and simple shape. Rattan is a kind of climbing palm or vine the cultivation of which is being encouraged by some conservationists as a means of preserving the forest growth on which it thrives. Obviously the commercialisation of any ..

A 400g cube of white vegetable oil soap from a fourth-generation Savonnerie in Salon-de-Provence, where they have been made using the Marseille method since 1900. Batch processed in large cauldrons that are heated to 120°C for ten days allowing for a slow and thorough saponification of lye and oil, ..

750 grams of flaked pure vegetable oil soap from Salon-de-Provence where they have been made using the Marseille method since 1900. Batch processed in large cauldrons heated to 120°C for ten days allowing for a slow and thorough saponification of lye and oil, after which the curds are washed in both..

A tin of an all-purpose, plant-based soap that is gentle on the skin and environment. The soap is multifaceted, perfect for everything from floor to ceiling — including dishes, linens and other everyday objects. A touch of lemongrass oil provides a clean scent. Can be used as a pure concentrate or d..

A tin of an all-purpose, plant-based soap that is gentle on the skin and environment. The soap is multifaceted, perfect for everything from floor to ceiling — including dishes, linens and other everyday objects. A touch of lemongrass oil provides a clean scent. Can be used as a pure concentrate or d..

A very simple take on the classic dressing table hand mirror made with a waxed beech handle and back around a circular, approximately 11cm diameter mirror. From the workshops of the Redecker company, who since their founding by Friedrich Redecker in the 1930s have specialised in the production of hi..

This small pouch bag with draw string is perfect for storing small items such as makeup, travel soaps, or tiny belongings that so often get lost within a large bag. As these small bags are made from 100% washed linen surplus fabric, each one will be entirely unique regarding its colour and pattern, ..

Small cable tidies of cherry wood designed to neatly shorten overlong, charging, data, and perhaps especially headphone cables for less snagging, clutter or mess. Produced by Naoto Yoshida, who originally sought a use for all the small scraps of fine timber the local Asahikawa furniture industry was..

The original Acme ‘silent’ dog whistle engineered to produce a fully adjustable range of frequencies between 5400 Hz and 14800 Hz, the lower audible, the higher register near silent to human ears. An improved version of the original (and first silent) design dating back to 110.5035. Each whistle is ..

A professional orchestral, or perhaps theatrical nickel plated siren whistle with a complex rotating mechanism which accurately recreates the vibrating whine of an old fashioned air siren. Once beloved by cyclists for its remarkable ability to clear a path through the busiest of streets, it has been..

A 100% washed linen woven carry-all, with wide ribbed woven straps, great for days at the beach or when you need to carry more. Made entirely in France, from growing the flax to weaving and sewing, this bag is versatile and capacious, great for beach, market and general busy lives. Manufactured in A..

Compartmented stainless steel food carriers made famous by the notorious dabbawalla food deliverers in India. Common throughout Asia as containers of both home cooked and restaurant lunches they allow separate dishes to be transported together without mixing — great for transporting curries, but als..

A charming tea light holder, or even seasoning dish made by Symy Ong, a mile or so from the Objects of Use store. The interior of this holder is glazed with a home-made ash glaze, whilst the exterior is that of a natural salt glaze. Ong, who apprenticed for a year with a Japanese wood-fired pottery,..

A simple, elegant porcelain tea light or votive holder, wheel thrown in South London by Mihaly Herczeg, a self-taught potter who works expertly with porcelain, a notoriously demanding medium. The simplicity of the shape belies the skill of the maker — each piece is subtly unique, reflecting their ha..

A ‘diving helmet’ variation on our clear glass 8cm baubles, these are perhaps a safer way to candle illuminate a Christmas tree than using the very traditional holders, candles, and an open flame. They should still never be left to burn unattended. From small lamp glass workshops in Lauscha, Germany..

A lightweight pair of stainless steel garden snips or bud shears, with brightly coloured handles for a comfortable, non-slip grip and a handy strap for hanging them from your wrist when not in use, great for when you are up a step-ladder! Made in Japan by a specialist Garden Scissor and Shear maker,..

A pair of fine garden snips, hand wrapped with palm rattan, with a core and 50mm blades crafted from S58C Carbon Steel. Lovely snips for flowers and around the home, with a soft spring and an easy leather catch, which also work very well as a pair of desk scissors. Made in Sanjo, Japan, an area well..

A lightweight pair of carbon steel scissors, with brightly coloured handles for a comfortable, non-slip grip. Made in Japan by a specialist Garden Scissor and Shear maker, these scissors are great for light garden use (cutting flowers and herbs, and other soft stems), and are also useful around the ..