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In Japan wa-rosoku (hand rolled candles) are renowned for their long burning and even flame. Made of a hard fat, not entirely dissimilar to tallow, but extracted from the berries of specially bred sumac trees native to western Japan. The wicks are made of washi paper rolled about a rush skewer and t..

A gift box containing a tub of 20 Wa-rosoku (hand rolled candles), renowned for their steady burning and even flame, supplied with a black porcelain candle stand with iron spike, for holding the candles in use. Made of rice bran wax, a hard yellow wax extracted from the otherwise wasted husk and ger..

Nanohana — rapeseed blossom — is a landmark of Noto island, traditionally when sailors saw its yellow fields they knew they were nearly home. These Wa-rosoku (hand rolled candles) renowned for their steady burning and even flame, are made of wax taken from the canola flower. The wicks are made of wa..

A pair of traditional Japanese 'Wa-Rousoku' candles, a type of candle first produced during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573 AD), made with natural sumac wax. The flame of these candles is bigger and brighter than Western candles due to the hollow structure of the wick and the thickness of the can..

A white porcelain candle stand, with iron central stem, for holding Japanese hollow-stem candles. Measures 3.1cm diameter x 2.2cm high. Made exclusively to fit Daiyo's Japanese Coloured Candles (candles not included). The makers advise that you do not need to push down a candle until it reaches..

A simple metal candle snuffer, made from brushed metal. When using Japanese candles, you may wish to occasionally cut the black burnt part of the wick down to adjust the size of the flame.  This duck snuffer is specifically designed for this purpose — simply clamp the two parts of the bird's be..

This durable, thick, hand woven trivet is perfect for hot ceramics, such as tea pots, Donabes, as well as other hot cookwares. Complete with a hanging loop to display in the kitchen, and for easy access. Handcrafted traditionally from rice straw leftover from harvest, by skilled artisans on Sado Isl..

A small porcelain plate, in the shape of a sardine or anchovy, for the serving of small morsels, glazed in a deep blue. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares using a diverse range of natural materials (porcelain, stoneware, ear..

A small white porcelain pitcher with lid, to use with thin sauces like soy sauce, for adding sauce to dishes at the table. Made in Aichi Prefecture in Japan by Marumitsu Poterie, established in 1950, who create table and kitchenwares embracing both traditional and modern ceramic techniques, usi..

An earthenware two-tiered jubako box with a pretty blue flower motif (Nobana means 'wild flowers'). A Jubako box is a traditional Japanese stacking box designed for serving and presenting a variety of foods, especially during special occasions and celebrations. Suitable for table use and also for st..

A linen tablecloth, with a fresh and summery simple plaid weave in soft red on a creamy white ground. Woven in Japan by Studio M, using French origin linen, and tailored with great attention to design and detail. This soft linen cloth is woven with a checked pattern of triple fine stripes — a beauti..

A smooth and elegant linen tablecloth, with charcoal gray stripes on a natural base, made in Japan. This weighty linen cloth has a timeless twill weave with a pattern of triple stripes woven in, alternating with single stripes. A beautiful quality cloth with lovely drape, perfect for a circular or s..

A gift box containing three boxes of Hibi Deep scent matches, and one heat proof burning pad. Born out of a combination of two of Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts: the famous Harima matches, and the incense of Awaji island. Each box contains 8 short incense sticks in the form of matches, which ..

A gift box containing three boxes of Hibi Deep scent matches, and one heat proof burning pad. Born out of a combination of two of Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts: the famous Harima matches, and the incense of Awaji island. Each box contains 8 short incense sticks in the form of matches, which ..

Born out of a combination of two of Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts: the famous Harima matches, and the incense of Awaji island. Each box contains 8 short incense sticks in the form of matches, which can be struck on the outside of the box just like normal matches. The burning incense can then..

Born out of a combination of two of Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts: the famous Harima matches, and the incense of Awaji island. Each box contains 8 short incense sticks in the form of matches, which can be struck on the outside of the box just like normal matches. The burning incense can then..

Born out of a combination of two of Hyogo prefecture’s traditional crafts: the famous Harima matches, and the incense of Awaji island. Each box contains 8 short incense sticks in the form of matches, which can be struck on the outside of the box just like normal matches. The burning incense can then..

A hand made hot water bottle cover, specially made for our Yutanpo hot water bottles in Oxfordshire. Made from 3-4mm thick Nepalese hand felted wool, with a string & washer style closure using coconut buttons and tarred twine. Slide the filled hot water bottle into the cover and wind the twine a..

A hand made hot water bottle cover, specially made for our Yutanpo hot water bottles in Oxfordshire. Made from 3-4mm thick Nepalese hand felted wool, with a string & washer style closure using coconut buttons and tarred twine. Slide the filled hot water bottle into the cover and wind the twine a..

A hand made hot water bottle cover, specially made for our Yutanpo hot water bottles in Oxfordshire. Made from 3-4mm thick Nepalese hand felted wool, with a string & washer style closure using coconut buttons and tarred twine. Slide the filled hot water bottle into the cover and wind the twine a..

A hand made hot water bottle cover, specially made for our Yutanpo hot water bottles in Oxfordshire. Made from 3-4mm thick Nepalese hand felted wool, with a string & washer style closure using coconut buttons and tarred twine. Slide the filled hot water bottle into the cover and wind the twine a..

A thick hot water bottle cover, specially made for our Yutanpo hot water bottles. Made from Melton wool, a particularly thick and dense woollen fabric, which is woven in twill form and quasi-felted — known for its warm and robust qualities, and typically used for outerwear and blankets. 90% wool, 10..

A traditional galvanised steel hot water bottle from Japan. Usually filled with hand hot — not boiling — water, wrapped in thick cloth, and placed approximately where the feet might be shortly before bed. In Japan, where despite cold winters central heating is even today something of a rarity, yutan..

A simple four legged high stool with foot rest, made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in Biei City, close to Asahikawa amongst the forests and highlands of Hokkaido. The stool is made from Japanese oak, selected from local forests and finished with a hard fuki-urushi (wipe urushi) natural lacque..

A simple four legged stool, made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in Biei City, close to Asahikawa amongst the forests and highlands of Hokkaido. The stool is made from Japanese oak, selected from local forests and finished with a hard fuki-urushi (wipe urushi) natural lacquer. With a knowledge ..

A small fuki-urushi lacquered sakura (Japanese cherry) shelf with a shaped, concave surface ideal for holding pens, pencils, or other small roll prone items. Made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in Biei City, close to Asahikawa amongst the forests and highlands of Hokkaido. The shelf supports a..

A fuki-urushi lacquered sakura cased small desk clock, which (mechanism aside) is made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in Biei City, close to Asahikawa amongst the forests and highlands of Hokkaido. The face is letter press printed by Iba-san’s wife, whilst the blacked steel hands are also cut ..

A fuki-urushi lacquered sakura cased clock, which mechanism aside, is made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in Biei City, close to Asahikawa amongst the forests and highlands of Hokkaido. The face is letter press printed in a font designed by Iba-san’s wife, whilst the blacked steel hands are ar..

A fuki-urushi lacquered sakura (Japanese cherry) strip, embedded with magnets. Position metal screws in the wall to meet the magnets in the strip, creating a beautifully simple method for hanging paper posters or lists on the wall, easily changed at will. Made entirely by the hand of Iba Takahito in..

A high quality, classic folded wallet, made from exquisitely soft, deep brown washed leather, skilfully cut and sewn in Japan. With pockets for cards, an integrated coin purse with pop-closure, and space for bank notes. Fits perfectly in a back pocket, measuring 11.5 x 10cm when folded, with a weigh..

A handy multicoloured pouch, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rather than printed onto t..

A handsome striped denim pouch, with contrasting patterned borders, made with 100% cotton and a sturdy and durable weave. Useful as a pencil case, a general pouch, or a wash bag for makeup or shaving paraphernalia. Japanese denim is of particularly high quality, fabricated using natural indigo and t..

A patterned pouch, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rather than printed onto the finishe..

This handy little blue and white pouch is made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rather than p..

A black and white chessboard  patterned pouch, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rat..

A handy patterned pouch in red and white stripes, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rathe..

A handy indigo and white  patterned pouch, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns are dyed into threads before weaving rather ..

A beautiful Japanese cream canvas pouch with contrasting patterned borders, made with 100% cotton and a sturdy and durable weave. Useful as a pencil case, a general pouch, or a wash bag for makeup or shaving paraphernalia. Japanese denim is of particularly high quality, fabricated using natural indi..

A beautiful Japanese Denim pouch, with contrasting patterned borders, made with 100% cotton and a sturdy and durable weave. Useful as a pencil case, a general pouch, or a wash bag for makeup or shaving paraphernalia. Japanese denim is of particularly high quality, fabricated using natural indigo and..

A beautiful Japanese Denim pouch, with contrasting patterned borders, made with 100% cotton and a sturdy and durable weave. Useful as a pencil case, a general pouch, or a wash bag for makeup or shaving paraphernalia. Japanese denim is of particularly high quality, fabricated using natural indigo and..

A small patterned pouch with a handy loop to attach to a pocket or the inside of your bag, made using the traditional ‘Kasuri’ process, from the word kasureru, meaning ‘blurring’. Useful as a wash bag, a purse, a pencil case, and more. Kasuri is an iteration of an ancient technique, where patterns a..

A circular basket with sanded rattan ring, woven in Kaminoyami City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been weaving with akebia fibre in her signature ‘Midare-ami’ pattern (shape of snow) for over two decades. Akebi is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, long-lasting baskets. The f..

A beautiful oval basket woven solely from akebia vine in Kaminoyama City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been weaving with akebia fibre in her signature ‘Midare-ami’ pattern (shape of snow) for over two decades. Akebia is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, long-lasting baskets...

A small round basket woven solely from akebia vine in Kaminoyama City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been weaving with akebia fibre in her signature ‘Midare-ami’ pattern (shape of snow) for over two decades. Akebia is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, long-lasting baskets. Th..

A tall oval basket woven solely from akebia vine in Kaminoyama City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been weaving with akebia fibre in her signature ‘Midare-ami’ pattern (shape of snow) for over two decades. Akebia is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, long-lasting baskets. The ..

A lovely hanging basket woven from akebia vine  and wild grape vine in Kaminoyama City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been weaving with akebia fibre in her signature ‘Midare-ami’ pattern (shape of snow) for over two decades. Akebia is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, lo..

A hand-dyed rectangular Tenugui cloth, traditionally used in Japan as functional everyday housewares / garments. These Tenugui cloths are created using the Chusen hand-dyeing technique, which dates back to the Meiji Period over 100 years ago and is still used by today's craftspeople, who value its r..

A western style, 100% cotton bandana patterned with traditional Japanese motifs or “Wagara.” Each bandana is hand dyed and printed with designs inspired by seasonal changes, culture, and nature of Japan. This grayish blue dyed bandana is patterned with a mountainscape design, a tribute to Japan's ma..

A pair of moccasin style slippers, crafted in Japan from a unique fabric composed entirely of washi paper. During the process of making a sheet of traditional Japanese washi paper, kumazasa (a type of bamboo) flakes are blended into the the mix to create a sheet of Sasawashi paper. These sheets are ..

A pair of moccasin style slippers, crafted in Japan from a unique fabric composed entirely of washi paper. During the process of making a sheet of traditional Japanese washi paper, kumazasa (a type of bamboo) flakes are blended into the the mix to create a sheet of Sasawashi paper. These sheets are ..