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How Kanken Bags Age Over Time and How to Care for Them
The Kanken bag became famous for its wide range of colors and its charming fox logo, but in its home country of Sweden, it's beloved as a school bag for children—light, durable, just the right size, and full of other reasons why it's so widely loved. Here, we'll introduce how the Kanken bag ages over time and how to care for it.
TO LABO's natural stone jewelry, made to be worn every day
ZUTTO now presents a special order item from TO LABO, the OCTAGON NECKLACE. By cutting beautiful natural stones into an octagonal shape that's close to a circle, this piece has a distinctive look unlike anything else, while still being finished in a way that makes it easy to wear every day and simple to match with your clothes.
Everyday slippers you can wash and care for
Depending on the material, you can wash slippers yourself. Wool, linen, synthetic fibers—we picked out slippers made from a variety of materials and actually washed and cared for them, sharing the process here. Because these are things we use casually every day, caring for them ourselves makes us want to keep using them for even longer.
Thinking About "Fragile Items" (Waremono)
"Fragile—handle with care." Seeing a warning like that can make us feel a bit hesitant, as if the item is somehow dangerous to touch. And yet glass, sparkling and reflecting the light so beautifully, and ceramics, with their simple, understated charm, are both things we live alongside every day, close at hand in our everyday lives.
【Preview】KLIPPAN × minä perhonen Spring Collaboration Blanket
This spring once again brings new collaboration pieces from the Scandinavian textile brand KLIPPAN and minä perhonen. This time, the lineup welcomes charming new blankets featuring cats and butterflies. Let us introduce these blankets a little early, ready to usher in a warm spring.
Canvas and leather: fabrica tote bags that age beautifully with use
This time, we're featuring a tote bag from fabrica, created by 6SHiKi, a brand that makes goods using kurashiki hanpu (canvas woven in Kurashiki). We'll introduce the qualities that make fabrica truly special—thoughtful, detailed design you rarely find elsewhere, and a striking range of colors that look sophisticated and stylish when carried by adults—along with the charm of how the bag ages over time.
Learning Raffia, the Natural Material for Summer
Raffia, the natural material obtained from a tree in Madagascar suits so well to summer style. HELEN KAMINSKI, an Austrarian hat brand is also using raffia from Madagascar. Let's check summer chic of the brand.
Getting to Know Silk—How to Care for It at Home and Use Each Item with Care
Silk is well known as a luxurious and precious material. Although it somehow has an image of being difficult to handle, there are actually many items beyond the typical silk scarf that let you incorporate it easily, such as neckties and accessories. This time, we'll take a closer look at "silk" as a material, introducing its characteristics and the proper way to care for it.
もらって嬉しい春ギフト、気分も明るく軽やかに
春は贈り物の季節。お祝いの気持ち、感謝の気持ちを込めて大切な誰かに贈るモノが、ずっと長く大事にされますように。そんな願いがこもった春の贈り物選びをお助けします。
Washi (Japanese Paper): A Paper That Blends into Everyday Life
Washi (Japanese paper) may bring to mind traditional images, but did you know it's actually a material that's easy to incorporate into modern life? Lamps, stationery, and accessories that make the most of washi's inherent qualities are now being created—including items that fully embrace that distinctive crinkled texture.
Storage Ideas for Bulky Blankets During the Off-Season
Wool blankets do great work through the winter. It's fine to leave them out in the living room during the cold months, but once the weather warms up and the off-season approaches, storing a bulky blanket becomes a bit of a challenge. Rather than forcing it into a closet, let's think about how to give it proper care and store it in a space-saving way, so you can enjoy using it again next year.
Wooden Interior Items: Take Good Care of Them and Use Them for Years to Come
Having wooden furnishings in a room brings a certain sense of calm. But if you use them for a long time without giving much thought to care, you may find they've quietly gathered dust or dried out without you noticing. This time, we'll be using a care wax made from natural ingredients to look after some wooden items that our staff love and use every day.
New to Tin: How Should You Use It?
Tin (suzu) is never flashy, but even in its understated way, it gives off a beautiful silvery glow. Although it's a metal, it doesn't feel cold at all—there's something about it that carries a gentle, warm impression.
Caring for Your Cherished Clothes Yourself: The Role and Use of a Clothes Brush
This time, we're focusing on the "clothes brush" — a tool for taking care of your garments. If you want to keep wearing your favorite stylish clothes for a long time, a clothes brush is indispensable. Here, we'll introduce how to use one properly, along with tips for its care.
Bring the Warmth of Wood to Your Table: Wooden Plates by Takahashi Kougei
Do you find yourself thinking that wooden tableware, which comes into contact with water and oil like ordinary dishes, seems too difficult to use in everyday life? If you've never tried it because you're unsure about how to use it or what precautions to take, we highly recommend the wooden plates and cups from Takahashi Kogei.
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