What makes these scissors extra special is the red colour exterior that gives it a real sense of character. This product is a real treat for you or as a gift for someone special.

• Completely handcrafted in Takefu – a city with a 700-year old history of creating Japanese samurai swords.
• Professionally designed and built to last a lifetime
• Each pair of scissors are hand-engraved by the maker
• Cuts almost anything, opens bottles and crushes nuts!
• A ideal gift for you or that someone special
• Please keep out of reach of children
• Length: 200mm (8-in)

What makes these scissors extra special is the extent of which the stainless steel is polished. Look how shiny they are! This product is a real treat for you or as a gift for someone special.

• Completely handcrafted in Takefu – a city with a 700-year old history of creating Japanese samurai swords.
• Professionally designed and built to last a lifetime
• Each pair of scissors are hand-engraved by the maker
• Cuts almost anything, opens bottles and crushes nuts!
• A ideal gift for you or that someone special
• Please keep out of reach of children
• Length: 200mm (8-in)

Set includes:

• 2000mm (8-in) Long-handle Bonsai Shears
• 200mm (8-in) Tweezers
• 180mm (7.25-in) diameter (approx) Bonsai turntable
• Professionally designed to last a lifetime
• Each bonsai shears are hand-engraved by the craftsman
• A ideal gift for the Bonsai beginner
• Keep oiled, sharp and clean

Set includes:

• 180mm (7.25-in) Bonsai Shears
• 200mm (8-in) Concave Cutter
• 170mm (7.0-in) Wire Cutter
• 155m (4.6-in) Bud Cutter
• 200mm (8-in) Tweezers
• Professionally designed to last a lifetime
• Each bonsai shears are hand-engraved by the craftsman
• A perfect gift for the bonsai enthusiast or the art collector

• 180mm (7.25-in) x 105mm (4.1-in)
• Completely handcrafted in Takefu – a city with a 700-year old history of creating Japanese samurai swords.
• Keep oiled, sharp and clean. Used correctly, these shears will last a lifetime
• Each bonsai shears are hand-engraved by the craftsman
• A perfect gift for the bonsai enthusiast or the art collector

Completely handmade in Japan from start to finish, this is a pair of master’s grade bonsai shears made of beautiful stainless steel. It’s fantastically durable with razor precision cutting blades for quick plant healing.

• 180mm (7.25-in) x 105mm (4.1-in)
• Completely handcrafted in Takefu – a city with a 700-year old history of creating Japanese samurai swords.
• If used correctly, these shears will last a lifetime
• Each bonsai shears are hand-engraved by the craftsman
• A perfect gift for the bonsai enthusiast or the art collector

Details:

• Stiking pattern of cherry blossoms and tinted autumn leaves handpainted on the ballpoint pen
• Pattern meant to symbolize spring and fall
• Resin and polyurethane base, hand painted and sprayed with a famous Yamanaka paint from Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture
• Light, durable and strong with a textured finish
• Flows smoothly, very comfortable to hold
• Ink is replaceable
• Length: 14cm (5.4″) ; Weight: 46g (1.6 ounces)
• Makes for a fine gift for those who have an appreciation of Japanese originality.

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details:

• Lovely pattern of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms handpainted on the ballpoint pen
• Resin and polyurethane base, hand painted and sprayed with a famous Yamanaka paint from Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture
• Wrapped in a gold foil after the lacquerware process is complete
• Light, durable and strong with a textured finish
• Flows smoothly, comfortable to hold
• Ink is replaceable
• Length: 14cm (5.4″) ; Weight: 46g (1.6 ounces)
• Makes for a fine gift for those who have an appreciation of Japanese originality.

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details:

• Versatile – can be used to serve salads, large quantities of rice, the choice is yours.
• Traditionally used to make “chirashi sushi” – meaning scattering sushi in summer time.
• Bowl comes with a large wood spoon that is lacquered so rice does not easily stick to it.
• Polyurethane base, hand painted with the famous Yamanaka paint from Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture
• Durable and strong – made to last for years
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Diameter: 31.5cm (12.4″) ; Height: 10.0cm (4.0″) ; Weight 1150g (40.5 ounces)

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details:

• Hand carved and crafted individually from the “Tochi” tree (Japanese horser chestnut tree)
• No two trays alike.
• Pattern shape is that of a “Sazanka” – an ornamental camellia known as the “flower of the autumn sun”
• Makes for a fine serving tray or placed as a decorative piece (stand sold separately)
• Wood base, hand painted and sprayed with a special lacquered paint from Takaoka, the second largest city in the Japanese prefecture of Toyama (traditionally known for its bronzeware).
• Also included is a wooden stand giving you the option to proudly display your piece
• Light yet durable and strong – made to last for years
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Width: 26.5cm (10.4″) ; Length: 39cm (15.3″) ; Height: 2.1cm (0.85″) ; Weight 800g (28.2 ounces)

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

• Hand carved and crafted individually from the “Tochi” tree (Japanese horser chestnut tree)
• No two trays alike.
• Pattern shape is that of a “Sazanka” – an ornamental camellia known as the “flower of the autumn sun”
• Makes for a fine serving tray or placed as a decorative piece (stand sold separately)
• Wood base, hand painted and sprayed with a special lacquered paint from Takaoka, the second largest city in the Japanese prefecture of Toyama (traditionally known for its bronzeware).
• Light yet durable and strong – made to last for years
• Also included is a wooden stand giving you the option to proudly display your piece.
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Diameter: 29.5cm (11.6″) ; Height: 2.0cm (0.8″) ; Weight 660g (23.2 ounces)

Details:

• Excellent multi-purpose serving tray or placed as a decorative piece
• Wood base, hand painted and sprayed with a special lacquered paint from Takaoka, the second largest city in the Japanese prefecture of Toyama (traditionally known for its bronzeware).
• A delicate white rabbit hand painted and made of shell is placed in the center of the tray. (Rabbits are a very lucky animal in Japan and carry a positive spirit.)
• Also included is a wooden stand giving you the option to proudly display your piece.
• Very light yet durable and strong – made to last for years
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Diameter: 21.2cm (8.3″) ; Height: 1.6cm (0.6″) ; Weight 220g (7.7 ounces)

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details:

• Excellent multi-purpose serving tray, very wide.
• Wood base, hand painted in a deep black lacquered colour
• 2 white rabbits made of shell have been placed on the tray. (Rabbits are a very luck animal in Japan and carry a positive spirit.)
• Durable and strong – made to last for years
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Width: 30cm (11.8″) ; Length: 48cm (18.9″) ; Height: 4.9cm (1.9″) ; Weight 1200g (42 ounces)

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details:

• Excellent multi-purpose serving tray or placed as a decorative piece
• Wood base, hand carved and painted in Kagawa, a region located in the Shikoku prefecture – famous for its lacquerware traditions
• Extremely strong and durable – made to last for years
• Preferably hand wash only although dishwasher safe
• Do not microwave
• Diameter: 32.8cm (12.9″) ; Height: 3.3cm (1.3″) ; Weight 787g (27.7 ounces)
• Also included is a wooden stand giving you the option to proudly display your piece.
• Comes packaged in a beautiful box, making it an ideal present

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details

• delicately hand-woven in Japan, process takes about 2 months
• basket is specially lacquered for protection
• inside basket contains a small vase that is lined in copper to place the flowers
• width: 4cm (1.5″) ; height: 43cm (16.9″) ; depth: 5.5cm (2.1″)
• a truly remarkable piece from Japan that will certainly last a lifetime

Madake is a strong, uniquely flexible and extremely long-lasting type of bamboo. Its beauty will grow with time, becoming a lovely deep caramel colour as it ages.

Madake bamboo is considered the fastest growing plant on earth. It was once documented in Japan to grow and incredible 120cm (47 inches) in a single day! With such a spectacular growth rate, madake reaches its mature height in about one month. Madake bamboo groves sway majestically in unison at about 10 to 20 meters (30-60 feet) in height and complete their noble lifecycle with just a single flowering in approximately 120 years.

Japanese lacquerware, broadly known as “urushi” (pronounced “oorooshe”), is often red or black. The trademark Urushi deep black is achieved through a process that involves the use of iron powder. Pigments like vermillion are added to produce the classic vivid orange-red colour that was originally used to decorate pottery and preserve the bones of royalty.

Thanks to its magnificent, natural beauty and remarkable strength, Urushi has become an intrinsic symbol of Japanese culture.

Details

• Width: 7cm (3″) ; height: 71cm (28″) ; depth: 6cm (2.2″)
• A versatile and enjoyable floral decoration that makes a thoughtful gift (for you or someone special!)
• Flowers not included (that’s for you to enjoy creating)
• Shipping within Japan is FREE
• Pure grace and craft excellence
• A product description is included with each purchase
• Product ships within 1-2 weeks from Japan, and takes just 3-5 days to arrive at any worldwide destination

Kurotake, meaning “black bamboo” in Japanese, is a running bamboo, which is a variety of bamboo that tends to spread above ground. Kurotake can be used for the creation of ornamental pieces, but it has many other uses such as construction and fence building. The culms darken and turn black best in direct sunlight and, in ground, can spread to about 10 meters (30 feet) in all directions in just 6 months.

Details

• delicately handmade in Japan, using a process that takes about 1 month
• original Ajiro weave pattern
• set contains a small bowl for flower placement
• width: 28cm (11″) ; height: 8cm (3.1″) ; depth: 7.5cm (2.9″)
• a versatile and enjoyable floral decoration that makes a great gift

Kurotake, meaning “black bamboo” in Japanese, is a running bamboo, which is a variety of bamboo that tends to spread above ground. Kurotake can be used for the creation of ornamental pieces, but it has many other uses such as construction and fence building. The culms darken and turn black best in direct sunlight and, in ground, can spread to about 10 meters (30 feet) in all directions in just 6 months.

Details

• Handmade in Japan, using a process that takes about 1 month
• interior basket contains a small, copper-lined vase for flower placement
• width: 23cm (9″) ; height: 32cm (12.6″) ; depth: 9cm (3.5″)
• a truly remarkable piece from Japan that will certainly last a lifetime

Kikkoutake, known as “turtle shell bamboo” in Japanese, is an attractive bamboo plant that, when grown in the sun, turns very dark green, then almost black, and then a very dark brown.

• Each doll is 9cm/3.5″ (wide) x 15cm/5.9″ (tall)
• A fine piece to warm the house or a gift to celebrate a happy event like a big birthday or wedding.
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product.
• Individually handmade and hand painted
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

• 11cm/4.3″ (wide) x 22cm/8.6″ (tall)
• 900grams/0.41pounds
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product.
• Individually handmade and hand painted
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

• 8.5cm/3.35″ (wide) x 20cm/7.8″ (tall)
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product.
• Individually handmade and hand painted
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

• 9.5cm/3.7″ (wide) x 21cm/8.2″ (tall)
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product.
• Individually handmade and hand painted
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

• 9cm/3.5″ (wide) x 17cm/6.7″ (tall)
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

• 9cm/3.5″ (wide) x 17cm/6.7″ (tall)
• Decorates any home or office wonderfully.
• Comes on a black base with the name of the product and artist on a little stand that should be placed next to the product
• A printed product description as written above is included with each kokeshi doll

How the chopsticks are made:

1. Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood.
2. Shave the wood using a specially designed plain from the Edo period (1603-1867). The artist rotates and gently shears each chopstick countless number of times until it reaches a preferred state.
3. Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
4. With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
5. The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
6. A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.

1. Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood or ebony.
2. Carve the wood until it reaches a preferred state.
3. Japanese lacquer is carefully hand-painted and dried many times to reach its unified appearance.
4. Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
5. With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
6. The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
7. A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.

Details include:

1. Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood or ebony.
2. Carve the wood until it reaches a preferred state.
3. Japanese lacquer is carefully hand-painted and dried many times to reach its unified appearance.
4. Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
5. With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
6. The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
7. A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.

1. Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood or ebony.
2. Carve the wood until it reaches a preferred state.
3. Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
4. With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
5. The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
6. A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.

Details include:

1. Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood or ebony.
2. Carve the wood until it reaches a preferred state.
3. Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
4. With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
5. The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
6. A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.