Kokon Tozai Kashiyuka Shoten: Discovering Japan's Beautiful Crafts.
This magazine shows Kenichi Ohazama's Sashiko work.
"Kashiyuka” (Yuka Kashino, is a member of the Japanese techno-pop group Perfume) travels Japan to find special items.
Starting in 2018, she looks for things that make life better and show Japan's unique culture and visits craft workshops all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
There's documenting her travels through all 47 prefectures of Japan and showcasing craftsmanship with beautiful photographs.
Contents and Makers :
【食】Food
01 石川【白磁の急須】: Ishikawa: White Porcelain Teapot
02 奈良【黒釉の輪花鉢】: Nara: Black Glazed Rimmed Bowl
03 秋田 【曲げわっぱ】: Akita: Bentwood Lunch Box (Mage-wappa)
04 新潟 【庖丁】: Niigata: Kitchen Knife
05 京都【金網の吊りカゴ】: Kyoto: Wire Mesh Hanging Basket
06 広島 【宮島杓子】: Hiroshima: Miyajima Rice Scoop
07 岩手【南部鉄器の鉄瓶】: Iwate: Nambu Iron Kettle
08 青森【津軽塗の椀】: Aomori: Tsugaru Lacquered Bowl
09 鹿児島【薩摩切子の猪口】: Kagoshima: Satsuma Kiriko Glass Sake Cup
10 埼玉 【純銅のおろし金】: Saitama: Pure Copper Grater
11 栃木 【琺瑯の保存容器】: Tochigi: Enamel Storage Container
12 長崎 【長崎ガラスのチロリ】: Nagasaki: Nagasaki Glass Sake Warmer
13 島根【出西窯のカップ】: Shimane: Shussai Pottery Cup
14 和歌山【棕櫚のたわし】: Wakayama: Palm Fiber Brush
15 高知【虎斑竹のバスケット】: Kochi: Spotted Bamboo Basket
16 大阪 【アルミの行平鍋】: Osaka: Aluminum Yukihira Pot
17 佐賀 【色鍋島の蓋物】: Saga: Iro-Nabeshima Lidded Dish
【衣】Clothing
18 大分 【竹細工のバッグ】: Oita: Bamboo Craft Bag
19 徳島 【藍染め和紙】: Tokushima: Indigo Dyed Washi Paper
20 福島 【刺し子織り】: Fukushima: Sashiko Woven Fabric
21 東京 【洋服ブラシ】: Tokyo: Clothing Brush
22 沖縄 【紅型の扇子】: Okinawa: Bingata Dyed Fan
23 福井 【鯖江の眼鏡フレーム】: Fukui: Sabae Eyeglass Frames
24 愛知 【有松絞りの手拭い】: Aichi: Arimatsu Tie-Dyed Hand Towel
25 山梨 【甲州印伝の巾着】: Yamanashi: Koshu Inden Drawstring Pouch
26 岡山 【いぐさのカゴ】: Okayama: Igusa Rush Basket
27 千葉 【萬祝染の長着】: Chiba: Manzura Dyed Kimono
28 茨城 【本場結城紬の反物】: Ibaraki: Honba Yuki Tsumugi Silk Fabric
29 三重 【伊賀くみひもの帯締め】: Mie: Iga Kumihimo Braided Obi Cord
30 福岡 【線香花火】: Fukuoka: Sparkler Fireworks
【住】Living
31 岐阜 【ガラスの風鈴】: Gifu: Glass Wind Chime
32 宮崎 【縄飾り】: Miyazaki: Straw Rope Decoration (Nawazari)
33 群馬 【だるま】: Gunma: Daruma Doll
34 香川 【讃岐かがり手まり】: Kagawa: Sanuki Kagari Temari Ball
35 神奈川 【寄木細工の小箱 】: Kanagawa: Yosegi-zaiku Inlaid Woodwork Box
36 山形 【山形緞通の絨毯 】: Yamagata: Yamagata Dantsu Woven Rug
37 滋賀 【和ろうそく】: Shiga: Japanese Candles (Warousoku)
38 長野 【松本箒】: Nagano: Matsumoto Broom
39 愛媛 【伊予提灯】: Ehime: Iyo Lantern
40 静岡 【遠州綿紬の小座布団】: Shizuoka: Enshu Cotton Small Floor Cushion
41 兵庫 【花鋏】: Hyogo: Flower Scissors
42 富山 【八尾和紙の文庫箱】: Toyama: Yatsuo Washi Paper Storage Box
43 宮城 【仙台こけし】: Miyagi: Sendai Kokeshi Doll
44 熊本 【肥後象嵌】: Kumamoto: Higo Zogan Inlaid Metalwork
45 山口 【赤間硯】: Yamaguchi: Akama Inkstone
46 北海道【アイヌ伝統工芸】: Hokkaido: Ainu Traditional Crafts
47 鳥取 【ビスポーク万年筆】: Tottori: Bespoke Fountain Pen
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- How to Use
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Furoshiki are the original multi-use textile. The Japanese have been using them to wrap things since the 17th century but today they’re worn as chic scarves, carried as lightweight bags and displayed as works of art.
Wear your furoshiki
Our contemporary designs give a modern edge to the traditional furoshiki, and look stunning as a scarf. Each design is printed by hand onto premium cotton giving a soft feel and elegant drape, then the edges are carefully hand rolled and sewn. Furoshiki scarf gallery
Turn it into a bag
You can easily convert your furoshiki into a simple shoulder bag with one of our handmade straps — ideal for lightweight travels, or in those unexpected moments when you need an extra bag.
Just thread the corners of the furoshiki through the metal buckles of the strap, pull to tighten and you're done. They don’t damage the fabric so you can easily switch between using your furoshiki as a scarf or a bag. See all our bag sets here
Hang it in the home
Turn your furoshiki into a beautiful artwork by hanging it with our display pole.
The wooden construction sandwiches the furoshiki into poles at the top and bottom, gently pulling the furoshiki flat and creating a simple display for the furoshiki. Learn more about the display pole
Learn how to wrap
The Japanese have perfected the art of wrapping furoshiki over 400 years. You can use one of the many traditional techniques to elegantly wrap anything from books to bottles and make any gift extra special. See our wrapping guide
Why multi-use matters
We’re reluctant to use the term “eco-friendly” as making any product consumes resources. But the great thing about furoshiki is that they can be used in so many ways; they spend less time in your closet, and more time in use.
That’s not going to save the planet, but it’s a better use of resources and helps you declutter your life a little bit too.
Handmade in Japan
We believe Japanese craftsmanship is second to none. That’s why all our furoshiki are hand-printed and sewn in Japan by a family-owned business with over 50 years experience in furoshiki production. See our furoshiki being made here
By collaborating with international artists and designers, we aim to cross cultures and generations by creating beautiful, functional products that merge contemporary design with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Learn more about the story behind Link
Details matter. We carefully hand wrap and ship all products from Japan to reach you looking beautiful, wherever you are in the world.
Standard international shipping
Packages are sent by airmail and take about 6–10 working days to arrive in most countries (it may take a little longer in the holiday season).
A note about import taxes
Each country operates its own rules on taxing imported goods. Occasionally packages are held at the customer’s country until this duty is paid. In this case it’s up to you to pay the fee, or the package will be sent back to us. However most shipments seem to arrive without any problems or extra cost. If you have any questions, please email us at info@linkcollective.com
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You can return your product unused and in the same condition that you received it in for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
Please contact us at info@linkcollective.com before sending your product.
Note: You are responsible for paying for return shipping costs. Return shipping costs are non-refundable.
Exchanges
We’re happy to exchange unused products but you’re responsible for the cost of returning your product to us. We will pay the shipping cost of sending the new product to you. Please email us before sending your product to confirm the availability of the product for which you would like to exchange.