Bamboo Ruler

Bamboo RulerThis is a classic ruler made of bamboo. It was once the most prevalent type of ruler in Japan before plastic rulers and cheap foreign imports flooded the market. It takes about 20 processes to manufacture the bamboo rulers; some processes are done by machines, but many require work by hand. Bamboo is an ideal material for a measuring device because of its durability and resistance to temperature and humidity. This second generation maker is proud to

with modern fragrances to create the scents that fit the contemporary lifestyles

A red tag on the string says mozu on one side and "hand printed woodblock by Shinkougei" on the other

it also works as a Christmas tree ornament

making them perfect for cold drinks

Minoru Touki is a ceramic ware distributor based in Toki City

This cast iron dolphin is both a functional paperweight and a decorative object

The eyes and beaks of the chicks are rendered in colored urushi

The round handle makes it easy to carry

or wrap your lunchbox

creating a soothing and calming effect

Cast iron

Her works are marked with a letter M in red urushi