Manami Okazaki / Japanese Mingei Folk Crafts accessories Discover the sophisticated essence of

Discover the sophisticated essence of Osaka with Kungyokudo's Shinsaibashi 1622 incense sticks

Quitterie zipped card holder by Delfonics

leaf-free pour

It has a fairly rough texture and might scratch polished surfaces

Manami Okazaki / Japanese Mingei Folk Crafts accessories Discover the sophisticated essence ofIn an era when so much of our time is spent gazing at screens, its easy to see why the warmth, intimacy, and quirks of hand craftsmanship have such appeal the term Mingei refers to useful, unobtrusive, beautifully crafted objects." Alice Rawsthorn, The New York Times The Mingei Folk Crafts movement, established by philosopher and art historian Soetsu Yanagi, along with potters Hamada Shoji and Kawai Kanjiro in the early 20th century, celebrates the