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Care & Aging
Material Care Guide: "Raffia and Straw (Natural Plant Materials)"
To keep natural materials such as raffia and straw looking beautiful, proper care and storage are essential. In this guide, we'll introduce everyday care tips, how to deal with stains, and the best ways to store these items.
Leather sandals that age beautifully — made to be cherished for 10 years
We're introducing RAINBOW SANDALS' leather sandals, designed with the premise of being used for years to come. Every carefully chosen material and construction detail exists for one purpose: to make a sandal that won't fall apart. Each summer you wear them, the leather deepens in color, and the footpad gradually molds itself to the shape of your foot, becoming ever more comfortable to wear.
Getting your first tetsubin (iron kettle): how do you use it?
Nurturing a tool. Just as we follow the process of a living creature growing, there is a particular pleasure in watching the tools we use every day change and evolve over time. This time, we'd like to introduce the tetsubin (cast iron kettle), a piece whose weighty, substantial presence leaves a lasting impression. Here, we'll share care tips for using a tetsubin—an object with a long history behind it—for many years to come, so that it can grow into something uniquely your own.
The aging of LE TRAVAILLEUR GALLICE, nurtured through wear.
There is one piece of workwear at ZUTTO that gives you the feeling of discovering old deadstock that has been quietly waiting to meet someone who will truly love and use it. That piece is the French work jacket from LE TRAVAILLEUR GALLICE. In this article, we'll take a close look at the aging process of LE TRAVAILLEUR GALLICE and what makes it so appealing. Raising a jacket with such a rich history from zero is sure to be a wonderful experience.
[Staff Favorite] A Nordic-style rug that grows on you more with every wash. It's become a year-round favorite I just can't do without.
Our staff members check ZUTTO's products more closely, and know them better, than anyone else. In this passionate review series, they introduce items they've actually purchased and used themselves. This time, a staff member who suffers from poor circulation and cold sensitivity tried using the Lorena Canals washable rug mini for one month.
Material Care Encyclopedia: "Mouton (Sheepskin)"
Keeping "mouton (sheepskin) boots" beautiful, since they are made of a natural material, requires proper care and storage. In this guide, we'll introduce everyday care, how to deal with stains, and storage methods.
# Material Care Guide: "Wool"
Wool has been used by people for thousands of years, and it remains one of the most familiar and beloved natural materials in our everyday lives. Prized for its excellent warmth retention, elasticity, and moisture-wicking properties, wool is used in a wide range of items, from clothing to interior goods. In this guide, we'll introduce the basics of wool as a material along with tips for its care.
Keeping "wool (sheep's wool)," a natural material, looking beautiful requires proper care and storage. In this guide, we introduce everyday care, how to deal with stains, and storage methods.
Material Care Encyclopedia: "Bamboo"
Since bamboo is a natural material, proper care and storage are essential for keeping it beautiful. In this guide, we'll introduce everyday care tips, how to deal with stains and dirt, and proper storage methods.
# Material Care Guide: "Rubber Boots (Rain Boots)"
Rubber boots (rain boots) are an essential item for rainy days, but caring for them after use is key to preserving both their durability and their good looks. Here we'll walk you through everyday care methods, ways to prevent whitening (blooming) and cracking, and how to store them properly.
Material Care Encyclopedia: "Umbrellas"
An essential item during the rainy season, the umbrella. With proper care, its water-repellent (or waterproof) effect will last longer, letting you enjoy using it comfortably. When it's especially dirty, we recommend maintaining it with detergent.
Repairable leather sandals to wear for years to come: duckfeet. Their charm fits both trend-conscious styles and your feet perfectly.
Let me introduce once again the appeal of duckfeet sandals — a long-selling item that ZUTTO has carried for over 10 years. I'll also share examples of repairs and how the leather changes over time.
# Care Tips for RAINS: Your Rainy-Season Essential
RAINS bags and raincoats (rainwear) are practical and useful whether it's raining or not. To make raincoats last, a bit of extra care before and after wearing them is essential. Since some items are treated with water-repellent finishes, or have their parts joined using special processing, care should be tailored to match each product's construction.
# The Materials Care Encyclopedia: "Down"
Down is commonly used as a winter insulator, valued for being lightweight and warmer than cotton wadding. Give it proper care at the end of the season, and you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come.
# My First Urushi Bento Box: A Report on Why It's Perfect for Those New to Everyday Craftsmanship
This time, a ZUTTO staff member currently taking on the challenge of a bento lifestyle got their hands on Yamaichi's two-tier kiri (paulownia wood) bento box and put it to the test. Here's a report on how easy it is to use, along with a few points worth keeping in mind.
Material Care Encyclopedia: "Boa"
Boa fleece is a classic autumn/winter material. It has a fluffy, adorable look, but it's also a material that easily traps dirt, so be sure to care for it regularly and enjoy using it comfortably.
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