Aluminium Vase – Ichimatsu

A small aluminium vase, inspired by a Japanese traditional checkered pattern, Ichimatsu.
It is easy and many ways to use. For example, putting a few flowers in the vase or covering moss on the vase. It is also fun to add some small stones or objects on the vase.
The simple vase broadens your imagination and brightens your everyday life.

Item Name:  Aluminium Vase – Ichimatsu
Size: W143 x D107 x H27mm
Weight: 350g 
Material: aluminium

Aluminium Vase – Ichimatsu (市松庭園  消炭)
Colour: grey
Item #: ging-136-NBL 

Aluminium Vase – Ichimatsu (市松庭園  銀鼠)
Colour: silver
Item #: ging-136-NSG

Aluminium Vase Collection – Shizuka

A. Square type

Material: aluminium
Colour: One Colour; black (sides) and sliver (top)
Package: a vase, a pin-holder "kenzan"

Shizuka M
Item #: naft-025
Size: W240 x D108 x H34 mm (9.4" x 4.3" x 1.3")
Weight: 570g

Shizuka S
Item #: naft-026
Size: W170 x D108 x H34 mm (6.7" x 4.3" x 1.3")
Weight: 450g

Shizuka Slim
Item #: naft-027
Size: W300 x D60 x H34 mm (11.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
Weight: 520g

Shizuka Hisago
Item #: naft-028
Size: W220 x D128 x H34 mm (8.7" x 2.4" x 1.3")
Weight: 540g

Shizuka Hangetsu
Item #: naft-028
Size: W220 x D128 x H34 mm (8.7" x 2.4" x 1.3")
Weight: 420g

B. Curved type
Material: Aluminium
Colour: Two colours: dark grey/ dark brown
Package: a vase, a pin-holder "kenzan"

Shizuka Nadeshiko
Item #: naft-030
Size: W240 x D108 x H34 mm (9.4" x 4.3" x 1.3")
Weight: 800g

Shizuka Katakago
Item #: naft-031
Size:  W170 x D108 x H34 mm (6.7" x 4.3" x 1.3")
Weight: 780g

Shizuka Suiren
Item #: naft-032
Size: W300 x D60 x H34 mm (11.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
Weight: 480g

Aluminium Vase – Mt Fuji

Tin Animals – Accessory kit for Aluminium Vase Collection

Display Board – Accessory for Aluminium Vase Collection

Incense Holder – Mt Fuji

- Incense Holder Designed after Japanese Symbol Mt Fuji (3 colours)

Mount Fuji is probably the most well-known Japanese mountain. Admired by Japanese people, the mountain has been chosen as the subject of the paintings by many artists. One of the most famous images would be "The inverted image of Mt Fuji" that Mt Fuji reflects on the lake. The image is called "Sakasa Fuji". It is so popular but rare to see the view that you are lucky if you can see it. With our incense holder, you create and enjoy the miniature sized "Sakasa Fuji" view. When you pour water on this incense holder, you can easily enjoy lucky "sakasa Fuji" view anytime at your home.

Tin Tumbler – Mt Fuji

- Tin Drinkware Designed after Japanese Symbol Mt Fuji

Drink Up and Get Good Luck!

This unique shaped tin drinkware is dedicated to the traditional sand casting technique which has been handed onto craftspeople in Takaoka for 400 years. The collection will enchant you with creamy foam on your beer or round Japanese wine.

Mount Fuji is probably the most well-known Japanese mountain. Admired by Japanese people, the mountain has been chosen as the subject of the paintings by many artists. One of the most famous images would be Mt Fuji reflecting on the lake. The image of Mt Fuji mirrored in the water is called "Sakasa Fuji (the inverted image of Mt Fuji)". It is so popular but rare to see that you are lucky if you can see the "Sakasa Fuji" view.

With our tin tumbler – Mt Fuji, you create and enjoy the miniature sized "Sakasa Fuji" view. This Mt Fuji sake cup will bring you good luck.

Tin Tumbler – Awakumo

Tin Tumbler – Shizunami

Tin Tumbler – Aperitif

- drinkware

Tumblers with unique design – perfect for mixology, aperitifs, cocktails, and spirits.

Our Pure Tin Aperitif Tumblers are made of pure tin, which is said to make alcohol mellow. As tin has almost no smell of metal and is harmless to the human body, the material has been used for drinking vessels in Japan. Each tumbler is hand-made by skilled craftspeople in Takaoka where the high level of craftsmanship has been passed down successfully for 400 years.

We offer two Japanese traditional patterns; Ume and Hakkaku. Ume is inspired by plum blossom. Hakkaku is inspired by an octagon shape. Both patterns are widespread symbols of good luck in Japan.

Item Name: Aperitif Tumbler
Item Number: ging-123-S1-SOJ (Ume), ging-124-S1-SOJ (Hakkaku)
Material: pure tin (99.99%)
Volume capacity: 80cc
Weight: about 150g
Height: 6.8cm

Chinese Teaware series “Madoka”

- teaware

This gracefully shaped Chinese tea set is purely hand crafted, made from clear heat resistant glass. It can withstand instant temperature change in minus 20 ℃ to 130℃. The glass teapot  is excellent visibility due to its clearness. You enjoy watching delicate tea leaves dance gently or blooming flower teas when immersed in the hot water. The shape allows tea to steep effectively.

- Perfect for all of you favourite loose-leaf teas.
- Eco-friendly: No need for a paper filter, reducing waste.

Our elegant glass teaware turns your teatime into something extraordinary.

The tea set includes
- 1 teapot (Gaiwan)
- 1 tea server (Chahai)
- 2 tea cups (Chabei)

Tin Plate – Fukkura

Tableware & Dinnerware

Tin small dishes “Fukkura (福楽)” are inspired by Japanese traditional lucky motifs; crane, magic hammer, and treasure trove. The motifs have been used in Japan for centuries and believed to bring good luck. For family meals or gatherings with friends, add happiness (福) and joy (楽) to your dining table with our "Fukkura" collection.

Mix & Match
- small dishes: crane, magic hammer, and treasure trove
- cutrely rests: crane, magic hammer, and treasure trove
- chopstics
- tray

SPEC

Collection Name: Fukkura
Dishes:
Size: crane(W85xD85xH15mm), magic hammer (W96xD91xH15mm), and treasure trove (W85xD90xH18mm)
Weight: 105g
made from: tin

Cutrely rests:
Size: crane (W25xD41xH7mm), magic hammer (W33xD45xH8mm), and treasure trove (W41xD41xH6mm) 
made from: tin

Chopsticks:
Size: H225mm
made from: wood

Tray:
Size: W300xD185xH13mm
made from: wood (walnut)

Tin Plate – Komonawase

Tableware & Dinnerware

Tin square plates "Komon Awase" are inspired by Japanese traditional lucky patterns, which have a very specific meaning and are mainly inspired by nature. The  geometric patterns have been used on kimonos, hand towels, and all manner of other small Japanese items for centries. Simple and charming dishes to add a little joy on your table.

Patterns of Komon Awase:
- Ichimatsu (checkered)
- Asanoha (hemp leaves)
- Uroko (scales)
- Bishamon kikko (Tortoiseshell)
- Yagasuri (arrow feathers)

Do you prefer box sets or individual? 
You can choose!
- Square plate: 1 plate
- Square plate with dessert knife: 1 plate and 1 dessert knife
- A set of square plates: 2 plates and 2 dessert knives

SPEC: 
Square plates  
Item #: ging-133-SOJ
Size: W118xD118xH6mm  
Weight: 190g  
Material: tin  
Package: paper giftbox

Dessert knife  
Size: Length 130mm  
Weight: 3g  
Material: wood

“Twelve Lucky Animals” collection

Zinc Japanese Zodiac Animals Sculpture

The twelve animal zodiacs include the Rat, the Cow, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Boar. 　

Made of zinc-based alloy, the sculptures have a gold-toned finish to brighten up a shelf, mantelpiece or home office desk.

Material: zinc-based alloy
Finish: painted
Made in: Takaoka, Toyama, Japan

“Seven Lucky Gods” collection

- Lucky Ornament

The Seven Lucky Gods or Seven Gods of Fortune are believed to bring good luck. They are often decorated at home in Japan.

This "Seven Lucky Gods" is a collection of traditional ornaments whose lucky motifs have been loved and displayed for a long time. The moulds for the ornament set have been buried in the back of our warehouse. Having been kept in a corner for ages, they are the crystal of casting techniques which has been handed onto craftspeople in our city, Takaoka, for 400 years.

To give new life to them, we apply soft golden colour to the gods. We call this colour "Silky Gold" inspired by the Silk Road. Many things including culture and religion had made their way to Japan on Silk Road trade routes for thousands of years. These gods are no exception. It is known that they are originally from Nepal, India or China.

- Ebisu

- Daikoku

- Bishamon

- Benten

- Hotei

- Jurojin

- Fukurokuju

Zen Series – Incense Holder

- Incense Holder

Zen series- Incense holder is inspired by Zen Philosophy. In Zen, meditation is called Zazen. A monk used to burn an incense to calculate the zazen time.

Our incense holders has two shapes; one is "enso" and the other is "kyosaku".

"Enso" is called zen circle of enlightenment. The Zen circle exemplifies pure emptiness or the freedom that meditation practice opens in us.

"Kyosaku" is a flat wooden stick. During zazen, when feeling sleepy of lack of concentration, the practitioner can ask to receive the kyosaku. The Master then strikes the shoulders, which brings a feeling of relaxation and helps to carry on with the meditation in good conditions. It is in no way a brutal gesture or a punishment.

Zen Series- Patience Daruma Doll

- Good Luck Charm

The Daruma doll has been a symbol of good luck for many years in Japan.

Daruma was a renowned priest who lived about 1500 years ago in China. He founded the Zen sect of Buddhism there.  Legend claims that he sat facing a wall in meditation for a period of nine years without moving, which caused his legs and arms to waste away. Based on the legend, the daruma is a symbol of the greatest patience and perseverance that are the foundation to build a successful life.

Zen Series – Daruma Doll

- Good Luck Charm

Daruma is a traditional Japanese wishing doll or often called a "goal doll". It is based on a sage monk who lived in the 5th-6th century in China. He is the father of Zen Buddhism. Legend claims that he sat facing a wall in meditation for a period of nine years without moving, which caused his legs and arms to waste away. 

The doll is closely associated with a Japanese proverb, "nana korobi yaoki (Fall down seven times, get up eight)". It is similar to the English expression , “If you fall off your horse get right back on”.

The Daruma doll, with its unique shape and solid base that allows it to right itself when toppled, is the embodiment of such persistence to fulfil our goals in life. 

Hina Doll Set

Hina dolls are a pair of male and female dolls. They are displayed at Hina festival that celebrates the happiness and development of young girls on 3rd March in Japan. The festival traces its origin back to the 8th century. People made straw standing dolls and set them floating down the river. They believed that this custom would take all troubles or bad spirits away from their girls.

Our standing hina doll set is manufactured by the advanced casting technique that has 400-year history in our city, Takaoka-shi. To pray for happiness of girls, the dolls wear kimono having full of Japanese lucky charms; such as pine, bamboo, and plum. Matte gold and silver finishing create gorgeous atmosphere. Simple and traditional standing dolls add minimal beauty in your room.

Hina Doll Deluxe Set
A pair of gold male and silver female dolls comes with a black display board and gold folding screen. As it is amazing space saving size, the doll set would be good for a housewarming gift.

Okina – Noh plays

Dandan FUKUSKE – good luck doll