Tag Archives: #japan

Shiratani Kobo

Been looking at hearts for the upcoming holiday and found these in one of Japan’s lifestyle blog.  The brand, Shiratani Kobo, makes their products using recycled scrap wood from dismantled houses and construction sites. They create household goods, stationery, accessories and furniture.   Each piece is carefully handmade with carpenter’s designs and techniques that have been passed down for hundreds of years. The name of the workshop comes from the place name of Shirotani village where their workshop is located.  

More of their work can be viewed on their website, Facebook and Instagram.  They sell their work in the Japanese handmade market sites, Iichi and Minne.

Images:  Courtesy of Shiratani Kobo (aka Shiroitani Koubou).

Yofukashi Drawer

Yokufashi Drawer is the brand name for this charming line of ceramic brooches.  The brand name refers to a drawer that is full of finished products after working late at night. The brooch is made by pressing a handmade eraser stamp into clay.  The silhouette of flowers are then painted giving the piece an old world quality.  

You can follow this brand on Instagram.  Their shop is located on Japanese sites, Minne and Creema.

Images:  Courtesy of Yokufashi Drawer.

Fabrika Uka

Admiring the patterns on these bags created by Ayumi Toda the designer and founder of Fabrika Uka.  Since 2000 she has worked in design as an illustration production for space, graphic design, magazines and books. She started Fabrica Uka in 2012 and in 2016 she created her original textile brand, ‘Tayutou’ distributed by KOKKA Co. , Ltd.  Fabrika Uka makes cloth miscellaneous goods mainly made of linen fabric with hand-printed patterns of daily life images.

More of her designs can be viewed on her website, Instagram and Pinterest.  Her shop is located here but you may have to notify her regarding international deliveries.

Images:  Courtesy of Fabrika Uka.

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