Kiri Trivet

Kiri TrivetThese trivets are made from kiri (paulownia), which has long been valued in Japan for its resistance to moisture, heat and warping. Kiri naturally has a hollow center: the small holes in the trivet are natural and the large ones are made by the artisan. Kiri craft in Kanazawa is distinctive because the surface of the product is blackened by burning. Burning makes the surface harder, the wood grain appear more prominent, and stains and scratches less

nuanced colors

Toiro is a collection of lightweight bandanas with prints inspired by traditional Japanese motifs

the scent of Genroku is woodsy and very calming

Minoru Touki is a ceramic ware distributor based in Toki City

Dissolve 1 to 2 tablespoons of starch (flour

a not-for-profit organization with a mission to revitalize the local community through the sale of locally sourced and made canvas products

When the letter is placed in a circle

These mosquito coil holders are an excellent example of how superb craftsmanship creates beauty in everyday objects

The wick materials are wrapped around long sticks and dipped in the melted wax repeatedly

The rise of plastics and cheap foreign imports all but wiped them out

These rings are made of silk thread and braided using the kumihimo technique

They can be used with the Brass Ball Incense Holder or Brass Cube Incense Holder