HASAMI

Campbell soup? It says 'Candle'!

'HASAMI' Mug Cup

Japanese traditional Porcelain 'HASAMI' is actually American Vintage look!
I'm planning to buy some Mug Cup!!! Cool?

You can buy them Here. Rakuten Global
HASAMI web site: http://www.hasamiyaki.jp/

POP DARUMA Doll

I'm living in Kagawa, Japan.
Kagawa is the smallest prefecture of Japan, and I think it has become a popular place in the art world.
most famous one is NAOSHIMA island. If you like Art and have a chance to come to Japan, you can't miss it.
Also, Setouchi International Art Festival (Setouchi Triennale) will start in March, 2013!

anyway, here is the traditional handi crafts of Kagawa. 'DARUMA Doll'

Originally, It wasn't so cute looking. It was an obsolete ornaments no longer use... 

but, Look at it!!! It turned into the POP art goods! I think it's great it has still traditional DARUMA scary face. Now, They are Pop, Weird, Cute, Traditional, Funny and Art. 

The number of traditional crafts industries has been decreasing. Maybe, it's time to Reborn. 

POP DARUMA :  http://zoudou.jp/products/p01.html
KAGAWA Art & Travel : http://www.my-kagawa.jp/special/artandtravel/en/

MASU by Ohashi Ryoki

I just read Yahoo news on internet. 

It says Japanese MASU company sells design MASU and that products are kind of popular in NY so far. here
Is this true?
I'm not sure. but, Look at it!

design MASU

What is MASU?  

For over 1300 years, the Masu has played an important role in Japanese tradition. 
Originally a measuring cup for foods such as rice and soy sauce, the Masu was used to measure rice when it was common as a form of currency. 
For the Japanese people, the Masu was as valuable and important as the rice it contained, and this tradition remains an essential part of the lives of people today.

More recently, the Masu has become widely acknowledged as a vessel for serving Sake, as well as a symbol of good luck. 
The term “Masu” translates to “growth” in Japanese, and is thus an icon of prosperity and great happiness.
Masu is also used in sacred rituals, and holy offerings are often presented to the spirits in the Masu box. 
On the day before the official start of spring, it is customary for farmers to offer beans in a Masu box to pray for a rich harvest.
Masu is unique because it is put together wedging together precisely cut pieces of wood and applying a very small amount of adhesives, without the use of any nails.

KIRIKO design MASU

SUICHOCO

SAKE cup set

Are they going to be next WASHI tape?

English site : Ohashi Ryoki 

What I want for Christmas is.... Comme des garcons bright star Wallet.

Christmas is Almost there!
I think I want Comme des garcons bright star Wallets.

multi

Blue/Silver

multi

BUNKO Leather

I recently have interested in KIMONO style. the KIMONO is a traditional garment.
I suppose KIMONO is kind of expensive that I'm not affordable for it.
Actually, There are casual KIMONO line. So, I'm going to check it!

I found BUNKO leather goods for KIMONO. they are really modern and gorgeous.

It should be work with my wardrobe too. don't you think?

Let's take a look!

I want this chevron purse! 

pink flower purse. cute!

star purse. Girly!

KIMONO is not only for grand mother things anymore! Love them!

web shop :  文庫屋大関（BUNKO YA OOZEKI） , SHIKKI

LEGO Pop-up TODAIJI temple

Japanese men creates POP-UP LEGO TODAIJI and Buddha.
Todaiji is a famous temple in NARA, Japan which is the world's largest bronze statue of buddha.

It's pretty neat. nerd, crazy but super cool!!!

 

224 porcelaine

HIZEN YOSHIDA YAKI ceramics '224 porcelain' has design items.

It's simple but very Unique!!!

1. ONIGIRI rice ball plate
Look at it! when you put soy sauce on the plate, it appears to be ONIGIRI! Adorable!

2. flower vase
You need a flower even in your book shelf.

3. prince and princess flower vase
I will be a rose. What would you like to be, Darling?

4&5. cutlery rest
for Chopsticks, Fork, knife and spoon.
840 yen.

web : 224 porcelaine

WASHI paper bag 'SIWA'

I'm into Japanese WASHI tape. I'm using them for my note, gift wrapping, label, and so on.
Lovely, useful, creative, and what else should I say. It's just so fun!
I think It's pretty neat, since they are made of paper.

And, I found paper bag 'SIWA' at the shop yesterday. wasn't sure it's OK to use for daily. (because it's paper!)

But, Look! You can put 6 bottles in that bag!



and, Cap!


Case. wooow cool!


It says "Heavy items can be placed inside. Has been tested for loads of up to 10kg.". Nice! Don't you think it's cool???
I want it!

SIWA  http://www.onao.co.jp/siwa/en/

Traditional Japanese embroidered balls

Here is SANUKI KAGARI TEMARI (Japanese traditional embroidered balls).

via IKUNAS

What is the SANUKI KAGARI TEMARI? 　→　Here.
How to make them?  ↓　

Beautiful Japanese Cup

Collectable Japanese cup.
They look traditional, but not old. It's beautiful!





via Felissimo.

You can buy them here.