May 2009


Eziba’s wooden set of choko (small cups) and a tokkuri (flask). Sake used to be stored in big casks made of Sugi-Japanese cedar to impart a distinctive cinnamon-like flavor.    

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Tori Richard has been designing sophisticated resort wear for over 50 years. Vintage looks and fabrics. Classic embroidery. Contemporary styling. 100% silk or silk and cotton blend jacquard. Pigment dye gives rich color and character.

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Japanese red lacquer tray with inlaid cherrybark. Sake cups are keyaki wood with red lacquer interior. From Kotobuki Trading.

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Ornamental Kokeshi dolls from Japan. Handmade from wood and handpainted. These ladies are called “Short Sleeves”. From Greeting Life America.

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