Zakka Place

Fog Linen Work @ DWR

I'm pretty sure that many Japanese zakka enthusiasts have already noticed, but DWR is now carrying several items from fog linen work, one of the most popular linen zakka manufacturers in Japan right now. They uses raw linen imported from Lithuania which becomes softer and and absorbent with each washing. I personally think these stamps are nice design elements, but they wash away over time...

You can view and purchase their linen collections here.

Classiky's Household Ware (倉敷意匠計画室)

I stumbled upon these beautiful masking tapes today - Yes they are masking tapes, but oh my goodness they are too cute to be masking tapes! These tapes are made of Japanese rice paper and linen / cotton, so they are durable and the colors are vivid -- all designed by Classiky's Household Ware.

And of course, you *must* come up with some creative ways of using them!

Classiky's Household Ware is located in historic Kurashiki city, west of Okayama, Japan. You can find more beautiful items on their website: http://www.classiky.co.jp/index.html