Tenugui are hand-dyed rectangular cloths, traditionally used in Japan as functional everyday housewares / garments.

A butter dish, designed by Noda Horo and made from enamel with a cherry wood lid.

The Earth Saver Soap Rest is made from Japanese Hinoki wood, the tapered form’s finely ridged surface keeps the soap from slipping off and aids in drainage.

Cheerful and bright, this Bicycle Greeting Card is perfect for any celebratory occasion.

This soft yet durable thread is perfect for sewing buttons on cotton garments as well as for general repairing work.

Made with 100% natural, organic ingredients, the ORALPEACE Clean & Moisture Toothpaste is environmentally friendly, safe to swallow and suitable for all ages.

Brilliant for planting bulbs, weeding and general garden work, the Hori Hori is a traditional Japanese trowel.

Combining the grater, squeezer and mortar, this four-piece set also includes a lid. The lid can be used to cover the grater or mortar as well as function as a small plate.

The HS (Hard Strong) Series, a Good Design Award winner, can be found in ramen bars across Japan - stackable, sturdy and very durable the glasses are just as useful in the home for water, beer or table wine.

This high strength, fine cotton thread is woven by the heritage Japanese brand Daurma-Ito.

The Kinto Play Tumbler has all the same properties as the grown-up’s version but is designed with kids play in mind.

Aluminium clips, originally designed as clothes pegs in the 1940s, but equally useful around the kitchen for closing food bags or in the office for keeping loose papers tidy.

The unique copper plated Daily Scissors can be used as everyday stationary, they are versatile in application and do not rust easily.

Designed by Sori Yanagi, this pan is made of Nambu Tekki cast iron.

The traditional Japanese choice for protecting tools from rust.

This high strength, thicker cotton thread is woven by the heritage Japanese brand Daurma-Ito.

The Japanese Whetstones are double-sided, graded and designed to be used on a range of blades from kitchen knives to scissors.

Simple in its design and crafted from crisp white porcelain, the Sitaku Ginger Grater comes with fine teeth, suitable for ginger, garlic and root wasabi.

Despite the proliferation of electronic scales there is something appealing about these compact, analogue Cooking Scales and it's reassuring to know that you won't get caught short, mid-bake, by a flat battery.

To accompany the Sitaku Mortar, this pestle comes crafted from solid maple.

A multi-purpose cloth on a roll, perforated so you can take as much as you need, for use around the house whether cooking or cleaning. Instead of throwing it away, simply wash and reuse.

The G-Type Soy Sauce Bottle comes cleverly designed with a gently curved sprout, helping to prevent drips and spills.

The Kinto Coffee Carafe Set consists of a glass jug, stainless steel coffee filter and a filter stand which doubles as a measuring cup for coffee beans.

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