Small items

A beautiful, surprisingly soft, lightweight shawl or scarf made from a cotton weave using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Perfect for summer evenings or temperate spring and fall days — providing an extra layer of coverage with unique style and unparalle..

A beautiful, surprisingly soft, lightweight shawl made from a 100% cotton loose weave using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Perfect for summer evenings or temperate spring and fall days — providing an extra layer of coverage with unique style and unparal..

A lightweight scarf of Cotton and fine Sasawashi, a unique fabric composed entirely of paper — Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part kumazasa (a type of  bamboo). The wider the strip the thicker the yarn, and once they have been ..

A lightweight scarf of Cotton and fine Sasawashi, a unique fabric composed entirely of paper — Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part kumazasa (a type of  bamboo). The wider the strip the thicker the yarn, and once they have been ..

A lightweight scarf of Cotton and fine Sasawashi, a unique fabric composed entirely of paper — Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part kumazasa (a type of  bamboo). The wider the strip the thicker the yarn, and once they have been ..

A lightweight scarf of Cotton and fine Sasawashi, a unique fabric composed entirely of paper — Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part kumazasa (a type of  bamboo). The wider the strip the thicker the yarn, and once they have been ..

A comfortable and flexible hat for sunny weather, crocheted by hand in Indonesia from kumazasa fibre washi, a unique fibre composed entirely of paper. Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part Washi, and part Kumazasa. The wider the strip the thicker the..

A lightweight bucket-style hat in black linen made in Lithuania. It features a detachable string and sewn-in adjustable rubber loop to accommodate sizing and secure the hat when worn on windy days or around the neck. Linen is naturally durable and breathable, making this hat perfect for packing, tra..

A lightweight bucket-style hat in natural linen made in Lithuania. It features a detachable string and sewn-in adjustable rubber loop to accommodate sizing and secure the hat when worn on windy days or around the neck. Linen is naturally durable and breathable, making this hat perfect for packing, t..

A deep teal coloured, eight ribbed compact automatic umbrella-parasol made with an SPF 50 rated 71% cotton canopy stretched over a steel frame. Folding down to about 36cm, these are small enough to fit in most shopping bags and good sizes shoulder bags and quickly opened with a press of a button on ..

A bright crimson coloured, eight ribbed compact automatic umbrella-parasol made with an SPF 50 rated 71% cotton canopy stretched over a steel frame. Folding down to about 36cm, these are small enough to fit in most shopping bags and good sizes shoulder bags and quickly opened with a press of a butto..

An eight ribbed fit-up umbrella-parasol made with a khaki SPF 50 rated 71% cotton canopy stretched over a steel frame, and with a maple shaft and handle. Fit-umbrellas are made in two parts, with the shaft attached 'fit-up' to the handle, this allows for a slightly lighter weight than is typical of ..

An eight ribbed fit-up umbrella-parasol made with a honey coloured, SPF 50 rated 71% cotton canopy stretched over a steel frame, and with a maple shaft and handle. Fit-umbrellas are made in two parts, with the shaft attached 'fit-up' to the handle, this allows for a slightly lighter weight than is t..

An eight ribbed fit-up umbrella-parasol made in a bright crimson, SPF 50 rated 71% cotton canopy stretched over a steel frame, and with a maple shaft and handle. Fit-umbrellas are made in two parts, with the shaft attached 'fit-up' to the handle, this allows for a slightly lighter weight than is typ..

An anodised aluminium bento box, perfect for sandwiches, but equally at home housing a couple of onigiri. With a movable divider and rubber seal in the lid, the interior can be arranged to suit various lunches. In its purest form the box would house the hinomaru bento, a single umeboshi (sour plum) ..

A uniquely fragrant natural balm made only of beeswax and pine tar oil harvested and kilned in the boreal forests of Swedish Lapland. Traditionally carried throughout northern Scandinavia, most especially by those living and working outdoors — woodsmen and reindeer herders — and prized as an effecti..

The original Admiralty Boatswain’s pipe or call (it should never be called a whistle) made to an Acme design of 1870, and still used by navies worldwide for ceremonial purposes and for competition piping. Originally designed to convey instructions from the boatswain to sailors high above working the..

A hand-forged fire striker made to the traditional curved and curled form of Swedish high carbon steel. Made in northern Sweden these found extensive use before the advent of matches and still retain the advantage of not running out at inopportune moments. Originally struck rapidly against natural f..

A traditional pewter 3oz pocket or purse flask with a polished finish. Cast and machined by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and antimony (no lead t..

A 6oz traditional pewter pocket kidney flask with a captive lid and plain polished finish. Cast and machined by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and..

A traditional pewter 3oz pocket or purse flask with a hammered finish. Cast and machined by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and antimony (no lead t..

A simple leather cover, which fits our A R Wentworth 3oz hammered pewter flask. Fits snugly, and protects the flask from bumps and scrapes. Stitched brown leather. ..

A black leather protective cover for the 6oz traditional pewter pocket kidney flask...

A brown leather protective cover for the 6oz traditional pewter pocket kidney flask. Fits snugly, and protects the flask from bumps and scrapes. Stitched brown leather. ..

A hand turned pewter hip flask filling funnel cast and machined by hand in Sheffield by the pewter-smiths of A R Wentworth at the still family run workshops founded in 1949. First produced in the bronze age pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with copper and antimony (no lead these days!) for hardness...

Perfect for boiling water, making tea, or brewing coffee, when in the filed , at the allotment, or just hanging out in the garden. Ideal for use over an open fire. This kettle will become a firm favourite with camping enthusiasts due to the excellent build quality and versatile functionality. Made f..

A classic billy can, with loop handle which secures the lid in place when upright. Includes a separate internal tray, useful for storing bread or other accompaniments. The main part is great for transporting salads or rice dishes. Made from tough, 304 stainless steel stock for superior durability an..

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 convenient picnic cutlery set from Opinel, which features a No.8 Stainless Steel folding knife, with fork and spoon attachments which fit onto the knife handle when the knife is closed. Designed in collaboration with the designer Franck Fontana, this set is great for picnics or camping trips. The ..

A curly birch kuksa cup, hand carved in Lapland, traditionally salted and cured. For centuries the kuksa has been the drinking vessel of the Sami, the indigenous people of far northern Scandinavia. These are lightweight and sturdy, with better insulating properties than porcelain or enamel, which of..

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 highly practical, stainless steel carving set.  A narrow 9" carving knife for thinly slicing meat, and a long, curved fork allows you to easily hold and turn a roast or joint of meat, making them the perfect pairing for a summer barbecue. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier f..

A blackened iron hand forged camp cooking stand with a generous 30cm diameter top. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Founded in 1917 by brothers Lluís and Carles Pallarès Canal t..

A compact spun-iron garden hob, with British oak feet, suitable for use on decking or patio. This compact garden hob will stay hot for hours, and won't take up too much space when not in use. Its good looks belie a serious functionality — food can be grilled directly on the hot plate, or a solid fry..

A pair of 50cm scissor-operated blackened steel fire-tongs, ideal for wood-burning and solid fuel stoves as well as open fires. Hand produced in Catalonia at the workshops of Cuchillería Pallarès the one surviving knife and tool maker in a town once dotted with small manufacturers. Founded in 1..

A Bronze model of Feuerhand's iconic galvanised storm lantern, for bringing a warm glow to outdoor evening gatherings, campsites & gardens. Feuerhand have been making paraffin storm lanterns in Germany since 1893. High quality fabrication (accurately stamped overlapped and crimped parts) and mat..

Feuerhand's iconic galvanised storm lantern, for bringing a warm glow to outdoor evening gatherings, campsites and gardens. Feuerhand have been making paraffin storm lanterns in Germany since 1893. With high quality fabrication (accurately stamped overlapped and crimped parts) and materials (0.3mm s..

A Black model of Feuerhand's iconic galvanised storm lantern, for bringing a warm glow to outdoor evening gatherings, campsites & gardens. Feuerhand have been making paraffin storm lanterns in Germany since 1893. High quality fabrication (accurately stamped overlapped and crimped parts) and mate..

Opinel's cooking kit, great for camping trips and days out, including a useful large serrated knife for cutting meat, vegetables or bread; a waiter's friend, with a sturdy folding corkscrew mounted to a beech handle, and a classic slightly clipped Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade; and a vegetable..

A split bamboo hand rake made with eight heat formed clawed tines cut, shaped, and tied. Ideal as a small rake for work in borders clearing and tidying leaves and debris. Especially useful when doing small planting work, hand weeding, or otherwise working close to the ground. Measures approximately ..

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,..

Small but perfectly formed, these forged carbon steel secateurs with leatherette handles are the perfect partner for flower arranging and collecting, greenhouse work, and for all those on the spot light pruning jobs when their pocket size keeps them handy when one doesn't want to carry or require la..

A pair of aluminium handled secateurs, dimpled for extra grip, primed for everyday garden use and houseplant care. ‘Shumatsu’ translates to weekend in Japanese, the perfect time to undertake the small tasks in the garden that these were designed for. Being carbon steel, these should be cleaned and d..

A lightweight pair of forged carbon steel garden snips or bud shears, with textured handles for a comfortable, non-slip grip and a volute coil compression spring for soft-feel squeeze. Made in Japan by a specialist Garden Scissor and Shear maker, these snips are great for light garden use (cutting f..

A pair of small garden snips with leather wrapped handles for comfort and a leather loop for keeping them closed when not in use. The name Mekiri refers to the act of trimming new buds on bonsai or other plants to allow the plant to focus energy into fewer branches for a better result. These snips a..

A sturdy stitched and riveted thick leather holster with belt loop on the reverse side from Nishigaki, perfect for holding their secateurs. This useful instrument allows for tools to be kept close to hand and safe from damage or loss. Embellished with Nishigaki's iconic crab logo. Suitable for both ..

A sturdy stitched and riveted thick leather holster with belt loop on the reverse side from Nishigaki, perfect for holding their pruning shears with hand guard. This useful instrument allows for your shears to be kept close to hand and safe from damage or loss. Embellished with Nishigaki's iconic cr..

A sturdy stitched and riveted thick leather holster with belt loop on the reverse side from Nishigaki, perfect for holding their leaf shears with hand guard. This useful instrument allows for your shears to be kept close to hand and safe from damage or loss. Embellished with Nishigaki's iconic crab ..

A pair of traditional Japanese leaf shears with hand guard, made of high carbon stainless steel, giving a great edge with easy maintenance. Made in the historical hardware manufacturing centre of Miki City, Japan, by family-owned company Nishigaki. Lightweight, ergonomically shaped, textured non sli..