Tea Caddy

Known for their handmade tea canisters, Japanese brand Kaikado is now run by third-generation artisan, Takahiro Yagi. Their simple design creates a vacuum seal when they gently slide closed. We commissioned the …
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Known for their handmade tea canisters, Japanese brand Kaikado is now run by third-generation artisan, Takahiro Yagi. Their simple design creates a vacuum seal when they gently slide closed. We commissioned the …
COOL HUNTING commissioned Kazushi Iwasa, Kiun’s fifth-generation incense-maker in Takamatsu, Japan, to craft a unique incense for our annual limited edition gift series, Omakase, using natural indigo. The earthy, woody, musky scent …
From our deep respect and adoration of Japanese culture, we drew the word “omakase” (meaning “expert’s choice”) in 2016 to name our annual collection of collaboratively produced, limited edition and early release …
13 items made collaboratively with artisans across the island nation
Four bedrooms, two restaurants and exquisite design
A foray into top-quality bespoke Chinese tea, at the East Village cafe
Handmade in an edition of 100, each of these vessels is unique
Made in an edition of three, beanies handmade in Vermont
Handmade in Turkey, hand-painted in NYC, these slip-ons are otherworldly
Limited edition leather accessories made in Fez, Morocco