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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 ..

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 comfortable and breathable pair of woven waterweed slippers, made in Thailand. Dried rushes are woven delicately into these good-looking slippers, with finer pieces used for the top layer, and thicker ones for the bottom, to create a more effective cushioning for the feet. The natural material sof..

A round tray with a herringbone weave for elegant table presentation woven solely from akebia vine in Kaminoyama City, Japan by Nao Ochiai, who has been working with akebia fibre for over two decades. Akebia is a vine which grows along the ground and makes very strong, long-lasting baskets. The fami..

A traditional, Japanese made Tenugui — a textile used for wrapping bento boxes, bottles, or for use as a hand, or decorative towel. The Tenugui is also popularly used as a sports headband (highly absorbent and quick drying — ideal for sweat wicking) and to even gift wrap. The long edges of the fabri..

A traditional, Japanese made Tenugui — a textile used for wrapping bento boxes, bottles, or for use as a hand, or decorative towel. The Tenugui is highly absorbent, and dries quickly (enjoyed by sportspeople for its sweat-wicking abilities when used as a headband). The long edges of the fabric are f..

A traditional, Japanese made Tenugui — a textile used for wrapping bento boxes, bottles, or for use as a hand, or decorative towel. The Tenugui is highly absorbent, and dries quickly (enjoyed by sportspeople for its sweat-wicking abilities when used as a headband). The long edges of the fabric are f..

A traditional, Japanese made Tenugui — a textile used for wrapping bento boxes, bottles, or for use as a hand, or decorative towel. The Tenugui is highly absorbent, and dries quickly (enjoyed by sportspeople for its sweat-wicking abilities when used as a headband). The long edges of the fabric are f..

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..

An asymmetrical sweeping brush with a simple wooden handle and soft dark fern fibres, pressed between a scalloped metal stock. A lightweight and versatile brush, suitable for sweeping wood or stone staircases, small spaces or dark corners — easily sweep hard to reach spaces, behind and underneath ob..

A handy small brush with a light wooden handle and golden palm fibres, pressed between a metal stock and bound with red twine and wire. Somewhere between tampico and shuro in stiffness, and water resistant, these brushes are great for small sweeping jobs, to sweep crumbs or eraser particles from tab..

A small simple and lightweight dustpan of galvanised steel fitted with a looped wire handle, all held together without use of welding, rivets, or fastenings. Pressed, trimmed, finished, and assembled largely by hand in a small metal workers shop in Osaka — a company who have specialised in the fabri..

A mid-length, bamboo-handled, copper-bound, five bundle shuro floor broom particularly recommended for wooden (or tatami) floors as the fibres contain natural oils especially beneficial to these surfaces. Shuro is an interwoven fibrous sheath harvested from the trunk of hemp palms. Made using tradit..

A long, bamboo-handled, copper-bound, seven bundle shuro floor broom particularly recommended for wooden (or tatami) floors as the fibres contain natural oils especially beneficial to these surfaces. Shuro is an interwoven fibrous sheath harvested from the trunk of hemp palms. Made using traditional..

A dark bamboo handled, red- and black-twine bound brush of broom-corn/rice-straw, which is neither from rice nor corn, but a kind of sorghum grass traditionally planted on 5th June and harvested around the 20th August — after about 75 days growth — giving the optimum length between ligule (the point..

A medium sized black twine bound broom of broom-corn or rice-straw, which is neither from rice nor corn, but a kind of sorghum grass traditionally planted on 5th June and harvested around the 20th August - after about 75 days growth giving the optimum length between ligule (the point at which the st..

A small sized black twine bound broom of broom-corn or rice-straw, which is neither from rice nor corn, but a kind of sorghum grass traditionally planted on 5th June and harvested around the 20th August - after about 75 days growth giving the optimum length between ligule (the point at which the ste..

An umber brown and golden blond coconut fibre wound into stainless steel wire toilet brush ingeniously attached to a dark bamboo handle. Softer and denser than the union blend used in our German toilet brushes these have the advantage of a slight shoe toe shaping allowing them to clean at least part..

A 75cm long shoe or boot horn, made in Japan from bamboo. Long enough to enable the comfortable easing of feet into shoes or boots, without the need to bend over. With a rounded, tapered end to cup the heel, and a hanging loop for convenient storage between uses...

A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..

A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..

A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..

A string and washer envelope containing an organic cotton washcloth and a natural Hinoki-scented soap. The three-layer gauze washcloth, with the middle layer a half-weight weave, making this towel lightweight, absorbent and quick to dry. Utilising an irregular weave pattern produces a unique, exquis..

A handcrafted charcoal soap, a refreshing, easy lathering soap infused with mint and lemon, which deeply cleanses pores and leaves the skin soft. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The result is a moisturising soap rich in nutrients extracted ..

A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Spring' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. A special soap recommended for this cold and changeable season, which contains luxurious ingredien..

A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Summer' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. This soap has a gentle citrus scent and is recommended for the summer season when skin is exposed ..

A handcrafted, specially formulated 'Winter' soap, made using a cold process method by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature, with no warming or rinsing. The re..

A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted Kobe honey travel soaps. A foaming soap  which offers a soft and silky feeling cleanse. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag for a little pampering whilst on your travels. These soaps are made from raw natural oils at room temperature..

A large bar of handcrafted rice bran soap, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Recommended for dry or sensitive skin, this is a gentle, highly foaming so..

A set of 16 miniature individually wrapped handcrafted rice bran soaps, kettle-fired over three days and left to mature for three months by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Pop one or two of these into your wash bag fo..

A 400ml pump bottle of additive-free liquid body soap made using a blend of fresh yuzu extract and yuzu oil from natural production (harvested in Yasutomi-cho, Hyogo Prefecture). Scented only with natural ingredients, it has a gentle scent of citrus (yuzu is an aromatic citrus fruit grown mainly in ..

A 300ml bottle of additive-free shampoo made using a blend of lavender extract and natural vegetable oils, with natural cleansing ingredients to keep your scalp and hair healthy. Made by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing all-natural soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955..

A completely additive-free lip balm with all natural ingredients, made in Japan by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Delicately flavoured with Seiyo Hakka oil (Japanese Peppermint from Seiyo Prefecture), this luxurious lip balm mel..

A completely additive-free hand cream with all natural ingredients, made in Japan by Mutenka Sekken Honpo, who have been producing soaps in the Miki District, Hyōgo Prefecture since 1955. Gently scented with oils of geranium and bergamot, this luxurious hand cream melts like butter with body te..

A natural loofah bath sponge from Japan. In order for the sponge to develop its full effect and also become softer, you should soak it in water before each use. After use, allow to dry with space for air to circulate. Made from a dried cucumber gourd, these bathing tools are popular for exfoliating ..

A traditional small bath stool for use during bathing, made in Tochigi, Japan using Hinoki Cypress, a beautiful, fragrant wood which can cope with getting wet. Hinoki has natural anti-bacterial qualities that make this particular timber the perfect material for the bathroom. Prized for its high oil ..