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Pairs with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptenzo.com\/products\/bamboo-brush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBamboo Brush\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Ooya Seisakusho\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003eTin \u0026amp; copper\u003cbr\u003e3.75\" x 3.25\"\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ooya Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Crane","offer_id":22043867141,"sku":"TS140","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turtle","offer_id":43098269072,"sku":"TS139","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/coppergraters-1-2.jpg?v=1599601676"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-candle-stand","title":"Cast Iron Candle Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnassuming yet substantial, this cast iron candle stand made in the traditional Japanese \"nambu-tetsu\" style pairs beautifully with a variety of candle shapes. Available in 2 sizes. Medium shown here with our \u003ca href=\"nanohana-candle-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNanohana Candles\u003c\/a\u003e. Small shown with our \u003ca href=\"komenuka-candle-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKomenuka Candles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Hisao Iwashimizu \u003cbr\u003e Handcrafted in Iwate Prefecture, Japan \u003cbr\u003e Cast iron with lacquer glaze coating to resist rust \u003cbr\u003eSmall : 1.25\" x 1.25\" x .5\"\u003cbr\u003eMedium : 1.5\" x 1.5\" x .5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takazawa Candle","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":40041027338301,"sku":"TS1074","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":40041027371069,"sku":"TS149","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/cast_iron_candle_stand-2.jpg?v=1533341642"},{"product_id":"nanohana-candle-set","title":"Nanohana Candle Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in the traditional Japanese style using nanohana wax (a native cousin of broccoli) and washi paper wicks, this generous set of candles is an elegant substitute for tea lights or votives. They burn cleanly with no odor, making them ideal for setting the table, when you don't want other scents competing with the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptenzo.com\/products\/cast-iron-candle-stand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCast Iron Candle Stand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakazawa has been making candles from natural, plant-based waxes in Nanao City, Japan, since 1892.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 40 candles \u003cbr\u003e Made in Japan \u003cbr\u003e Nanohana oil wax with washi paper wick \u003cbr\u003e Burn time: 55 minutes per candle \u003cbr\u003e 4.25\" tall\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takazawa Candle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12472148099133,"sku":"TS158","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/nanohana_candles-2.jpg?v=1533342570"},{"product_id":"sandstone-coasters","title":"Sandstone Coasters","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a bit of the southwest home to your table with these gorgeous coasters made from sandstone sourced in Arizona. The porous stone soaks up drips from glasses and the cork bottom protects your table from water rings and scratches. Made from natural 180 million year old sandstone, the color and design were induced by a mineral spring containing iron oxides, making each coaster totally unique. This beautiful product of nature has not been altered in any way, only cut into form and heat treated to bring out the oxidized colors.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 4 \u003cbr\u003e Made in Kanab, Utah \u003cbr\u003e Natural sandstone with cork base \u003cbr\u003e 3 3\/4\" x 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TENZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31634850906173,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/sandstonecoasters-1.jpg?v=1585543816"},{"product_id":"bayberry-taper-candles","title":"Bayberry Taper Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurning bayberry candles for good luck in the New Year is a generations-old custom, dating back to colonial times — keep it alive with these hand-dipped candles from Helsher House, made with 100% bayberry wax found on the outside of the bayberry fruit.  The scent of natural bayberry is warm and spicy, perfect for the holiday season. These dripless candles come ready for gift-giving, packed in a single-pair gift box with a traditional bayberry candle legend enclosed. Bayberry candles make excellent gifts or candles for holiday parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause natural bayberry wax is more brittle than the beeswax of our other candles, we recommend using these candles with holders rather than spiked candle stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 2 in gift box\u003cbr\u003e100% bayberry wax, no added scents or colors, cotton wick\u003cbr\u003eMade in New York\u003cbr\u003e8” long, 1\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helsher House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966124404797,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/bayberrycandles-3.jpg?v=1667002335"},{"product_id":"bamboo-zaru","title":"Bamboo Zaru","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe traditional strainer in Japan, for washing vegetables or rinsing and serving cold noodles, the zaru is handwoven from thin strips of bamboo that absorb water and keep cold noodles fresh as they're eaten. It's an essential part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptenzo.com\/blogs\/journal\/recipe-hot-day-cold-somen\" title=\"cold somen recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold somen\u003c\/a\u003e routine, and is a beautiful piece on display in the kitchen. Available in two sizes, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWoven bamboo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium : 9 1\/2\" diameter\u003cbr\u003eLarge : 10 3\/4\" diameter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TENZO","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42716274655293,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":42716274688061,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/products\/smallzaru-1.jpg?v=1669057416"},{"product_id":"hinoki-ridged-tissue-box","title":"Hinoki Ridged Tissue Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect replacement for ugly disposable tissue boxes. Handcrafted from hinoki and traditional Japanese joinery, the top floats on top of the tissues, showing you how many are left.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in the mountains of Kochi, Japan, Tosa Ryu have been handcrafting pieces for the home from local hinoki wood since 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan \u003cbr\u003e Solid hinoki (Japanese cypress)\u003cbr\u003e9 7\/8\" x 5 3\/8\" x 2 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tosa Ryu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40761431359549,"sku":"HH-2004","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/ridgedhinokitissuebox-1.jpg?v=1695409324"},{"product_id":"kazi-tote-basket","title":"Kazi Tote Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect size for the farmers' market, the beach, and travel, this large basket tote fits everything you need and then folds down flat for easy storage. The 8\" handle drop is long enough to carry on the shoulder, while short enough to carry in hand as well. Made from durable yet flexible sisal, each one is handwoven by a women's cooperative in southeastern Kenya. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Portland, Oregon, Amsha works directly with artisans across Africa. Combining modern design with traditional techniques, they focus on driving social change in underserved communities by bringing quality, ethically made goods to the marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthically handmade in Kenya\u003cbr\u003eSisal with goat leather handles\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 12\" wide, 12\" tall, 12\" deep, with 8\" handle drop\u003cbr\u003eExact size and shape varies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41142534832189,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/kazitote-3.jpg?v=1711760546"},{"product_id":"bird-lemon-squeezer","title":"Bird Lemon Squeezer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from durable stainless steel and sized to accommodate a wedge of lemon, this whimsical little tool is a charming way to serve lemon juice and makes a great host gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1973, Kajidonya produces stainless steel kitchenware in Tsubame-sanjo, Niigata, the historical center of metalworking in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan \u003cbr\u003e18-8 Stainless steel \u003cbr\u003e4.75\" x 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajidonya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41514227236925,"sku":"KD45925","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/birdlemonsqueezer-1.jpg?v=1719943013"},{"product_id":"hinoki-bath-brush","title":"Hinoki Bath Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your bath ritual with this long-handled body brush—made with hinoki, fragrant Japanese cypress wood, and natural boar bristles that gently exfoliate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIshimizu has been crafting brushes in Wakayama, a center of traditional Japanese brush making, since 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003eHinoki handle with natural boar bristles\u003cbr\u003e14\" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ishimizu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41517715783741,"sku":"300964","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/hinokibathbrush-1.jpg?v=1720038600"},{"product_id":"mesh-body-scrub-towel","title":"Mesh Body Scrub Towel","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased in Osaka, Japan, Sasawashi was founded as a reaction to the wastefulness and ephemeral lifespan of the textile industry. Made from absorbent washi paper threads infused with antibacterial kumazasa plant fibers, this innovative fabric offers natural deodorizing properties that prevent mildew growth and fiber deterioration. Rough to the touch when dry, this mesh style becomes soft and comfortable in the shower for heavy-duty exfoliation. Use daily to cleanse and scrub away impurities from the skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003eWashi paper and kumazasa plant fiber\u003cbr\u003e36\" x 10\"\u003cbr\u003eMachine wash gentle, line dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sasawashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41520298688573,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/sasawashi-2.jpg?v=1720133559"},{"product_id":"akikaze-ceramic-candle","title":"Akikaze Ceramic Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by \"Jiju\", an incense popular during the Heian period 1000 years ago, Akikaze has a delicate floral and woody fragrance that evokes an autumn breeze. Notes of sandalwood, clove, tuberose, and amber create a warm scent with hints of sweetness, like ripening persimmons in November. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic vessel is handmade in Shigaraki, one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, just over the mountains northeast of Nara. The pale yellow-red of the container expresses the world of late autumn, such as fruits and autumn leaves, and the wind that blows in is expressed with white brush painting. Each one is unique. Vessels are meant to be reused and can be made new with a candle refill, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle comes packaged in a beautiful paper box, perfect for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuukyou was founded in Nara in 2022 by two young designers seeking to capture the lost spirit of Japan, reuniting its unique nature and culture. Business partners Yoichi Yoshikawa and Kota Mori hope to achieve this through a series of home objects that embody Japanese sensibilities both ancient and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Nara, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCeramic vessel with urushi \u0026amp; soy wax blend\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 30 hour burn time\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huukyou","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic Candle","offer_id":41810452250685,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Candle Refill Only","offer_id":41810452283453,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/akikazecandle-2.jpg?v=1731349160"},{"product_id":"miyamagi-ceramic-candle","title":"Miyamagi Ceramic Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the hazy and mystical scenes unique to Japan, a country blessed with many mountains and forests. The top and middle notes are forest scents such as pine needles and patchouli that evoke greenery and earthiness, while the bottom note is sandalwood and oakmoss that remind one of trees and dampness deep in the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic vessel is handmade in Shigaraki, one of the six ancient kilns of Japan, just over the mountains northeast of Nara. The glaze expresses the dark green world of leaves and moss that coexist with the atmosphere of trees and moist soil unique to the deep mountains. Each one is unique. Vessels are meant to be reused and can be made new with a candle refill, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle comes packaged in a beautiful paper box, perfect for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuukyou was founded in Nara in 2022 by two young designers seeking to capture the lost spirit of Japan, reuniting its unique nature and culture. Business partners Yoichi Yoshikawa and Kota Mori hope to achieve this through a series of home objects that embody Japanese sensibilities both ancient and modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Nara, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCeramic vessel with urushi \u0026amp; soy wax blend\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 30 hour burn time\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huukyou","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic Candle","offer_id":41810454478909,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Candle Refill Only","offer_id":41810454511677,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/miyamagicandle-1.jpg?v=1731351985"},{"product_id":"brass-octagonal-tray","title":"Brass Octagonal Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gleaming brass tray hand-hammered from a single sheet of brass is perfect for serving or as an accent piece for the home. 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With an international following, Fog is well known for its range of linen housewares + clothing, as well as its developing collection of wood, brass, and metal objects for everyday living. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in India \u003cbr\u003eSolid brass \u003cbr\u003eSmall: 5 1\/4\" x 5 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003eLarge: 7\" x 7\" \u003cbr\u003eWipe clean, polish if necessary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fog Linen Work","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":41812445626429,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":41812445659197,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/brassoctagonaltrays-1.jpg?v=1731526171"},{"product_id":"brass-octagonal-candle-holder","title":"Brass Candle Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple candle holder with a stable round or octagonal base that blends perfectly into all different kinds of decor. 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With an international following, Fog is well known for its range of linen housewares + clothing, as well as its developing collection of wood, brass, and metal objects for everyday living. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in India \u003cbr\u003eSolid brass \u003cbr\u003e2.3\" diameter, holds 3\/4-1\" candle\u003cbr\u003eHand wash, polish as needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fog Linen Work","offers":[{"title":"Round","offer_id":42388591673405,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Octagonal","offer_id":42388591706173,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/brasscandleholderround-2.jpg?v=1751496362"},{"product_id":"copper-canister","title":"Copper Canister","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade by artisans, this simple copper canister is ideal for storing tea, coffee, and other dry goods. The solid copper is unlacquered, so it will age and develop a rich patina over time. It can also be kept polished and gleaming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSyuRo in Japanese means Palm Tree, having leaves that spread wide open just like welcoming hands. This is the driving concept behind SyuRo and their craftsmanship — the traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003emonozukuri\u003c\/em\u003e. Masuko Unayama first launched SyuRo in 1999 as a design company and in 2008 she opened a shop in Torigoe, an old downtown area of Tokyo filled with classic typesetters, canning factories, cloth wholesalers, hardware stores, and many small family-run factories engaged in meticulous \u003cem\u003emonozukuri\u003c\/em\u003e. All SyuRo products, from tea canisters to candles, are produced on an extremely small scale, with these traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003eSolid copper\u003cbr\u003e3\" x 3.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SyuRo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41812469186621,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/coppercanister-2.jpg?v=1731526582"},{"product_id":"cast-iron-wind-bell","title":"Cast Iron Wind Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple wind chime in the shape of a bell that makes a delicate chime as its \u003cem\u003etanzaku\u003c\/em\u003e ripples in the breeze. Wind bells have a deep history in Japan, dating back to the Muromachi period more than 500 years ago, and their light chimes are meant to evoke a feeling of coolness during the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChushin Kobo is a design studio founded in 1997 by Hisanori Masuda. Based in Yamagata, he seeks to recreate objects retaining the beauty of traditional Japanese cast iron but stylishly adapted to fit contemporary lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Yamagata, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCast iron with paper \u003cem\u003etanzaku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBell is 2\" x 2\" with a 2.5\" hanging loop, 19\" long in total\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41818104070205,"sku":"TS681","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/castironbell-3.jpg?v=1731699755"},{"product_id":"japanese-cherry-angled-spatula","title":"Japanese Cherry Angled Spatula","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcarved from Japanese cherry, a hardwood prized for its beautiful warm grain, this elegant spatula is perfect for sauteing or serving. Pictured with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptenzo.com\/products\/ebonized-wooden-bowls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEbonized Oak Serving Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyajima Kougei Seisakusho manufactures rice spatulas on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture. The shamoji is said to have been invented on the island of Miyajima, in Hiroshima Bay. In the 18th century, a vision of it came to the monk Seishin in a dream, an inspiration from the goddess Benzaiten. Since then the form has remained the same, still handcarved by artisans on that island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan \u003cbr\u003eJapanese cherry wood\u003cbr\u003e12\" x 2 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miyajima Kougei Seisakusho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41818315030589,"sku":"","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/miyajimaangledspatula-2.jpg?v=1731709030"},{"product_id":"sora-rice-cooker-donabe","title":"Sora Rice Cooker Donabe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple and beautiful pot for both cooking and serving, in a unique icy blue glaze, the Sora donabe was designed to make perfectly fluffy steamed rice, as well as soups and stews. Sized for up to 3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptenzo.com\/products\/hinoki-kimasu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ego\u003c\/a\u003e of rice, perfect for 2-4 people. 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Warm it slowly over low heat to start, and never submerge a hot pot in water. Never heat the pot empty or when the bottom is wet, which can cause it to crack, and never soak or leave liquid in the pot for longer than it takes to cook and serve. 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The copper wire will develop a rich patina as it ages, making this strainer an instant heirloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1889, Torii Kanaami Kougei keeps alive the old Kyoto tradition of metal weaving crafts for tea service and cooking from their workshop in the center of the city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in Kyoto\u003cbr\u003eCopper wire with stainless steel inner mesh\u003cbr\u003e7 1\/4\" long, basket is 2 3\/4\" wide by 2 1\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003eHand wash only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torii Kanaami Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41867867029565,"sku":"","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/copperstrainer-4.jpg?v=1733962315"},{"product_id":"pine-sweetgrass-trivet","title":"Pine \u0026 Sweetgrass Trivet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBring a touch of nature to your table with these lovely trivets, handwoven by women in the Guatemalan Highlands. 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With an international following, Fog is well known for its range of linen housewares + clothing, as well as its developing collection of wood, brass, and metal objects for everyday living. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in India \u003cbr\u003eSolid brass \u003cbr\u003e1 1\/4\" long\u003cbr\u003eHand wash, polish as needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fog Linen Work","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42467811295293,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/brasschopstickrest-3.jpg?v=1752179407"},{"product_id":"brass-candle-saucer","title":"Brass Candle Saucer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple saucer-style candle holder with a large round base that will catch any drips. Handmade from solid brass to provide a subtle glow to your table. 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With an international following, Fog is well known for its range of linen housewares + clothing, as well as its developing collection of wood, brass, and metal objects for everyday living. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in India \u003cbr\u003eSolid brass \u003cbr\u003e3.75\" diameter, holds 3\/4\" candle\u003cbr\u003eHand wash, polish as needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fog Linen Work","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42620094840893,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/brasscandlesaucer-2_f970d061-7a5a-486c-b10f-62a663247529.jpg?v=1759352455"},{"product_id":"kumo-shibori-tenugui","title":"Kumo Shibori Tenugui","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed with natural indigo using \u003cem\u003ekumo\u003c\/em\u003e shibori, one of the oldest shibori motifs meant to evoke a spiderweb, this stunning tenugui makes a perfect gift. 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What started out as a simple, utilitarian item soon became elevated by Takeda and others' innovative new techniques for creating more complicated dye-resist patterns, and Arimatsu tenugui became sought-after \u003cem\u003eomiyage\u003c\/em\u003e for traveling daimyo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takeda family still produce hand-tied and dyed fabrics from their Edo-period home workshop, Takeda Kahei Shoten, located along the historic Tokaido road in Arimatsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 3 available\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in Arimatsu, Japan\u003cbr\u003eCotton with natural indigo dye\u003cbr\u003e38\" long, 13\" wide\u003cbr\u003eMachine or hand wash cold with like colors, hang to dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeda Kahei Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735625895997,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1512\/8672\/files\/shiboritenugui-15.jpg?v=1763596510"},{"product_id":"ori-nui-rasen-shibori-tenugui","title":"Ori-Nui Rasen Shibori Tenugui","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed with natural indigo using \u003cem\u003eori-nui\u003c\/em\u003e shibori, an ancient stitch-resist technique, in a \u003cem\u003erasen\u003c\/em\u003e (spiral) motif, this stunning tenugui makes a perfect gift. 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