I am very delighted to announce you that I, as Onoda, together with Zurich-based Swiss design Studio, Bienvenue Studios, developed a premium towel collection.
Being produced by Shinto Towel in Osaka, with whom I have been working last two years, these towels achieved
Kishu Binchotan Charcoal is made of Ubamegashi (academic name: Quercus phillyraeoides).
Trees of Ubamegashi inhabits in Southwest of Japan, where the prefecture Wakayama is located. In Wakayama,
Naho Okamoto started her own jewellery brand SIRI SIRI in 2006. The brand signature products are with sophisticated contemporary Japanese design realised by the local traditional craftsmanship. Through the collaborations with Japanese traditional techniques including
Read MoreLocated in Senshu region, south in Osaka prefecture, Shinto Towel is producing cotton gauze towels since early 1900. Takashi Shinto, owner of this family company, is its 5th generation. The towel produced in this region is called Senshu Towel known for high quality gauze towels.
Read MoreMieko Tsuchiya lives in an ancient city, Nara in Japan, where she grows cotton trees, spins yarns to thread, and weaves to fabric solely by herself and her small team. She opened her eyes for a textile 23 years ago, when she was working as a florist in Kyoto.
Read MoreIt brings communication with the transcendent. It refreshes mind and body. It removes impunity. It brings alertness. It is a companion in solitude. In the midst of busy affairs, it brings a moment of peace. When it is plentiful, one never tires of it. When there is little, still
Read MoreWenn Sie noch auf der Suche sind nach einem speziellen Geschenk, heute ist soeben die letzte Lieferung des Jahres aus Japan eingetroffen. Kleine Holzvasen vom Kunsthandwerker, diverse Baumwolltücher, Duftbrenner
Read MoreIt is believed, lighting a candle may call to mind your ancestors or those who are far away. Perhaps the flickering of the flame feels like it is speaking to us.. Wick is made by winding dried grass around hollow cord of Japanese Washi paper which is
Read MoreBorn and based in Nagoya.
After practicing in several furniture and Buddhist altars companies, he became an independent wood worker. His signature work is a dry flower base using different kind
Ein idealer Raumduftspray aus Hinoki (Japanische Zypresse) ist nun erhältlich. Niyodo ist der Berg ganz nördlich in der Kochi Präfektur auf der Insel Shikoku. Dort fliesst ganz klares Wasser von den Bergen und ist überwachsen mit der
Read MoreSHINTO TOWEL ist stammt aus dem Südwesten von Osaka. In dieser Region, ehemalig "Senshu", werden qualitative Tücher seit Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts produziert und eine neue Generation von SHINTO TOWEL hat begonnen,
Read MoreHaben Sie gewusst, dass Ihre blauen Jeans mit synthetischer Farbe gefärbt ist, obwohl es 'Indigo blue' heisst? Das Wort 'Indigo' ist sehr heikel, es gibt keine Trennung zwischen synthetischem Indigo und natürlichem Indigo,
Read MoreNach wachsendem Bedürfnis ist Kishu Binchotan Kohle nun direkt aus Japan erhältlich. Kishu Binchotan Kohle wird aus dem Ubamegashi Baum (akademisch Name: Quercus phillyraeoides) hergestellt. Der Ubamegashi
Read MoreReport of the workshop on 17. July hosted by DI SER. Thanks to Yasu and friendly guests, It became an unforgettable afternoon in such a positive atmosphere. We all felt the power of scent, immerged in the moment and appreciated the gift of nature.
Read MoreEine lange geplantes Projekt, nämlich Masshemden mit japanischen Stoffen, geht endlich los.
Der Stoff wird in einem kleinen Familienbetrieb in Japan produziert und das Hemd in Bergamo hergestellt. Es handelt sich dabei auch um einen Familienbetrieb,
Monpe trousers restocked including one new color. Fabric is woven with nep, which is a tiny knot of cotton fibre. As the yarn is woven, these small neps are entangled in the textile. This fabric is woven with
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Physically Furoshiki is a piece of square cloth made for wrapping gift and carrying things developed in early 1600s. But the definition of Furoshiki is much more: it's an art and a culture. Furoshiki's folding and binding method is developed from thoughtful mind and wisdom:
Read MoreLocated in Noto Peninsula, the north of Ishikawa Prefecture, Takazawa Candle produces Japanese candles since 1892. In their small productions room, there are about 10 people are working on each process, one making wick and another shaping candles. The stove for melting
Read MoreAuf der nördlichsten Insel Japans, Hokkaido, befindet sich der Sitz von DI SER. Yasuyuki Shinohara, der Besitzer, Naturapoteker und Bauer kümmert sich selber um seine rund 10,000 Rosen. Gegründet 1999, ist seine Firma
Read MoreMaekake = Japanische Schürze
Maekake ist ein traditioneller Stil der japanischen Schürze. 'Mae' bedeutet 'Vorne' und 'Kake' kommt vom Verb 'Kakeru' ='Hängen'. Das Aussehen und der Stil von Maekake reicht bis
