LA-based Carrie Hoffman began making jewelry inspired by her love of art, design and architecture. Her designs have evolved into an elevated, modern jewelry collection that strikes the balance between...
LA-based Carrie Hoffman began making jewelry inspired by her love of art, design and architecture. Her designs have evolved into an elevated, modern jewelry collection that strikes the balance between...
Weighing in at three pounds each, these charming bear bookends are made from cast iron, finished with the traditional Japanese lacquer glaze known as urushi. Made by skilled craftspersons in Takaoka...
Nambu-tekki (cast iron) was first made in the middle of the 17th century in Iwate, northern Japan, an area rich with the raw material. A traditional craft, it remains popular...
This small-scale candle holder is hand crafted in Japan from cast iron and completed with a traditional matte black irushi glaze that helps to prevent rust. Use it for small meditation...
This small-scale candle holder is hand crafted in Japan from cast iron and completed with a traditional matte black irushi glaze that helps to prevent rust. Use it for small meditation...
Weighing in at 2 1/4 pounds each, these sturdy bookends are made from cast iron, taking the form of a sleekly stylized cat. Made by skilled craftspersons in Takaoka City in...
The burning of incense is a centuries old tradition in Japan; the Japanese use the phrase koh-do to describe incense appreciation. Incense is used in casual settings—at home to create a...
The burning of incense is a centuries old tradition in Japan; the Japanese use the phrase koh-do to describe incense appreciation. Incense is used in casual settings—at home to create a...
One of the most beloved of all Japanese Buddhist divinities, Jizo serves his customary and traditional roles as patron saint of expectant mothers, children, firemen, travelers, pilgrims, and the protector...
We were fortunate for the opportunity to visit Iwachu Ironworks, located in northern Japan's Morioka City, the historical center of the craft of nambu-tekki (cast iron). Finished with a special...
We were fortunate for the opportunity to visit Iwachu Ironworks, located in northern Japan's Morioka City, the historical center of the craft of nambu-tekki (cast iron). Finished with a special...
Long regarded as a symbol of good luck, rabbits are a familiar decorative motif in Japan. This version is crafted of cast iron, or nambu-tekki which was first made in...
We were fortunate for the opportunity to visit Iwachu Ironworks, located in northern Japan's Morioka City, the historical center of the craft of nambu-tekki (cast iron). Finished with a special...
This special sake cup is hand-cast by skilled artisans in sand, which results in their unique textured finish and soft, lustrous glow. It is made of 100% solid tin, which...
This special sake cup is hand-cast by skilled artisans in sand, which results in their unique textured finish and soft, lustrous glow. It is made of 100% solid tin, which...
This special sake pitcher is hand-cast by skilled artisans in sand, which results in its unique textured finish and soft, lustrous glow. It is made of 100% solid tin, which...
Sake drinking is a Japanese tradition that Americans are showing a growing appreciation for. A variation on the classic Japanese masu (cedar box-shaped sake cup), these solid cedar sake cups...
Despite the wealth of electric kitchen gadgets available, sometimes hand tools really do the job the best. This traditional tool for juicing lemons, limes, or other citrus is one such...
They don’t call them Carry-All for nothing: these all-purpose pouches from Portland bag makers Chester Wallace are a stylish solution for carrying a wide range of small items from notebooks...
Portland based designer Patrick Long created the Chester Wallace Tote a few years ago and it quickly became a favorite: we've shipped them out to customers from San Francisco to...
The newest bag from Chester Wallace, this sturdy Scout Pack takes the classic flap knapsack into a more stylish realm without sacrificing function. Constructed of heavy duty, water repellent waxed...
Both rugged and elegant, this German-made corkscrew features a specially designed corkscrew mechanism that cuts into corks cleanly without breaking them. Simply position the bell-shaped end of the corkscrew over...
The distinctive, patented design of these premium US made combs sets them apart from the ordinary. The carbon fiber version is made from a unique composite material which is ultra-smooth,...