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...
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 Hirosaki region of northern Japan is famous for its crop of delicious apples. The apple trees themselves, when no longer productive, are often cut up to be used as...
Portland glassmaker Matthew Abadi discovered glassmaking by accident, when he stumbled into a glassblowing studio after work one evening. Taken with the medium, he moved across the country to apprentice...
The word "eena" is a Chinook term that means "the beaver who builds the best lodge." For more than 40 years, Portland's Beckel Canvas Products has taken this motto to...
The origin of the word “Eena” is a Chinook term that means “The beaver who builds the best lodge.” For more than 40 years, Portland’s Beckel Canvas Products has taken...
The origin of the word “Eena” is a Chinook term that means “The beaver who builds the best lodge.” For more than 40 years, Portland’s Beckel Canvas Products has taken...
The word "Eena" is a Chinook term that means "The beaver who builds the best lodge." For more than 40 years Portland's Beckel Canvas Products has taken this motto to...
For years, we've enjoyed a set of vintage drink stirrers that we picked up who knows where. Unable to find a similar design, we worked with Portland glass artist Lynn...
Portland glass artist Lynn Read created these hand pressed glass nesting bowls just for us, and produces them in small runs in his Sellwood district studio. Their small size makes...
Christoph Hack is the man behind Hack Lederware, a Cologne-based company that makes distinctive bags and other goods. The heavy duty material used in the bags was originally a surplus...
Inspired by the traditional finger-jointed construction of the Japanese masu (sake cup), this household storage solution by noted designer Sebastian Conran is made from Hinoki wood. The wood is responsibly...