Hashi-Oki (chopsticks rests) added

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We have added a new category "Hashi-Oki".
Hashi-Oki are small pieces of porcelains for setting chopsticks on a table. People tend to put chopsticks over a dish or plate, but it is a more traditional manner to rest chopsticks on Hashi-Oki when you enjoy conversations while at a meal. The Hashi-Oki can also be used for setting a dessert fork.
These Hashi-Oki are "Kiyomizu-Yaki" wear, the traditional ceramics and porcelains produced in Kyoto.
Hashi-Oki usually come with a pair, or a set of five (sometimes more) pieces.

Pretty and unique design Hashi-Oki will add enjoyable atmosphere to your dinner table!

Please see this page to look at all the lineup.

New Lineup

Twelve set of Japanese traditional pictures

Goldfishes

Carnes

A pair of crane for a couple

Fishes

Bamboo branches, but they look like "V" sign...

Circle design

Sensu fans design

Green maples

Plum flowers

Square design of blue plum flowers

Autumn color maples

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"Kokeshi" design noren added

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We have added three unique "Kokeshi" design noren curtains. "Kokeshi" are Japanese dolls made of wood and are mainly crafted in the northern part of Japan (the region called "Tohoku"). On these noren, "Kokeshi" of the Tohoku region are designed, and these noren are made at Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture.  Naruko (http://en.naruko.gr.jp/) is a popular destination for enjoying beautiful nature and hot spa ("onsen").
How about these unique noren for your room interior and also for gifting?

New Lineup

87 cm Wide x 100 cm Long,  Two Big Kokeshi 

85 cm Wide X 90 cm Long, Three cute Kokeshi

87 cm Wide x 100 cm Long, 30 craftsmen's Kokeshi works 

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Nishijin-ori silk items restocked

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We have restocked pocket mirrors and "Kozeni" small coin wallets. Both are made of Kyoto Nishijin-Ori silk textiles. "Nishijin" is Kyoto-city's particular section where fine textile industry has been lasting for over 1,000 years, and "Ori" means weaving. Nishijin-Ori textile designs are classic, authentic and traditional. Please enjoy the feeling of long history.
We need to mention that the "Kozeni" coin wallets artisan is old now and retired, so these are the last stock we are able to get for the meanwhile.
Please click the photos below to see more of the lineup.

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