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On chilly days, it's reassuring to have a stole or muffler you can simply wrap around your neck or drape over your shoulders—there's something comforting about it that's hard to explain. But finding the one that truly suits you, out of so many kinds available, isn't easy. What stole looks best on me? What kind of muffler would the person I'm giving a gift to actually like? Choosing a favorite can be quite a challenge.

A work bag is like a partner in the daily battle for working men. Beyond how well it matches your work attire, you also want to know if it's the right weight for getting around, and whether it has enough storage capacity for the things you always carry with you. This time, we'll highlight three brands and introduce some checkpoints to keep in mind when choosing a bag for work.

Leather goods develop more character the longer you use them, and there's a real joy in watching them gradually become truly "yours" through everyday use. Among these items, leather wallets are probably the ones closest to us in daily life. This time, we've picked out three brands from the items featured on ZUTTO to introduce their appeal.

Accessories that make a striking impression with just one piece. There's real joy in choosing materials and colors to match the season. Even if you don't often have occasion to wear accessories, why not add a special piece to your autumn look?

Chopsticks—used as a pair, or "one set" (ichizen)—are truly versatile tools that perform a remarkably wide range of functions: pinching, gripping, holding down, scooping, tearing apart, and so much more. When you stop to think about it, chopsticks are a simple yet amazing tool. Let's take a moment to learn about the chopsticks we pick up every day without giving them much thought.

Plain white plates give an impression of simplicity and ease of use, but precisely because they are so simple, small details can sometimes make them look clumsy or unrefined. This time, we'd like to talk about white plates that combine both usability and beauty, along with the brand behind them.

One of the everyday essentials we simply can't do without is the towel. A soft, absorbent towel that quickly soaks up moisture is something you can never have too many of. Towels are also easy to choose as gifts, which is another appealing quality they have. Here at ZUTTO, we carry a wide variety of towel items as well. This time, we'll introduce a range of towels organized by material and purpose. Along the way, we'll uncover some secrets about towels that you might not have known, and explore tips for choosing towels you'll want to keep using for years to come.

Worried about storage of household stuff? Handwoven rattan baskets greatly are the answer for you. Rattan is a flexible and strong plant that artisans can weave by their hands. The natural rattan basket not only keeps your room look neat but also let you enjoy its aging.

Kakunodate Denshiro is a brand of Fujiki Denshiro Shoten, a company that has been making kabazaiku in the town of Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, since its founding in 1851. Kabazaiku is a craft that uses cherry tree bark, a traditional technique passed down in this region. Bark is peeled from the trunks of mountain cherry trees, then dried for more than two years before use.

Introducing the 【Nara Sewing Box】 from Kurashiki Design Office. This two-tiered structure retains the user-friendly design of traditional Scandinavian sewing boxes. The upper section opens fully to the left and right, allowing you to easily see the contents at a glance, making it simple to find even the smallest sewing tools.

The excitement of opening a bento box lid. Just knowing it's a bento somehow makes eating a little more enjoyable than usual. ZUTTO carries plenty of bento boxes, too. But even within the simple term "bento box," shapes and materials vary widely. Here, we introduce bento boxes perfect for everyday lunches—and ones you'll want to take outdoors on sunny days.

Every year, KLIPPAN's chenille cotton blankets brighten up ZUTTO's spring and summer lineup. Here, we'd like to introduce the 2015 SS collection of collaboration blankets with minä perhonen and Lisa Larson.

Today's theme is "shikki" (urushi lacquerware). We'll introduce you to how to choose lacquerware and how to care for it—things you might think you already know, but often don't.