Archive for July, 2007

Square Geta w/Kasuri (Splash) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Square Geta w/Kasuri (Splash) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia


Geta are a favorite choice of Japanese Summer festival (Matsuri) goers, they make a memorable clip-clop sound when you walk in them that many people associate with the matsuri season. These rounded square geta are made of extra sturdy Paulownia Wood that's been varnished so it's extra smooth. The sandal straps have a traditionally-encoded Japanese pattern on them, this Geta are the Kasuri (Splash) pattern version. Geta are great for wearing around the house or on a hot day by the pool, for a...

Tatami Setta w/Wave Black Strap

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Tatami Setta w/Wave Black Strap


Tatami sandals were a big seller in 2005 and we are proud to have these back in stock for the summer, possibly the most comfortable sandals you'll ever wear! Tatami is the woven grass that makes up much of the flooring in Japan even today, enjoyed for its coolness in the summer and warmth in the winter, and its ability to breathe. The feeling of walking on tatami mats is replicated in these sandals, made right here in Japan. Featuring a strong and durable hanao (strap) reinforced via a small...

Square Geta w/Kasuri (Splash) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Square Geta w/Kasuri (Splash) Pattern ~ Varnished Paulownia


Geta are a favorite choice of Japanese Summer festival (Matsuri) goers, they make a memorable clip-clop sound when you walk in them that many people associate with the matsuri season. These rounded square geta are made of extra sturdy Paulownia Wood that's been varnished so it's extra smooth. The sandal straps have a traditionally-encoded Japanese pattern on them, this Geta are the Kasuri (Splash) pattern version. Geta are great for wearing around the house or on a hot day by the pool, for a...

GETA ~ Okaku Black

Monday, July 30th, 2007

GETA ~ Okaku Black


The Japanese have worn sandals for centuries, and many men wear them still, often well into winter. This excellent set of footwear from Japan is based on the idea of the traditional rectangular wooden geta with a comfortable black colored soft plush-like material strap. These measure 12x25 cm (4.5x9 inches) in total and can fit people with sizes of 22-23cm (or around 7.5 inches) from the back your heel to the space between your big toe and second toe (please do be sure to measure this before...

GETA ~ Okaku Black

Monday, July 30th, 2007

GETA ~ Okaku Black


The Japanese have worn sandals for centuries, and many men wear them still, often well into winter. This excellent set of footwear from Japan is based on the idea of the traditional rectangular wooden geta with a comfortable black colored soft plush-like material strap. These measure 12x25 cm (4.5x9 inches) in total and can fit people with sizes of 22-23cm (or around 7.5 inches) from the back your heel to the space between your big toe and second toe (please do be sure to measure this before...

DX Genuine Ware Chawan — Red Daruma ~ Rice Bowl / Large Size

Monday, July 30th, 2007

DX Genuine Ware Chawan -- Red Daruma ~ Rice Bowl / Large Size


At J-list we are pleased to bring you traditional hand-made pottery dishes made here in Japan, made of a light weight clay and with hand-painted decorations. Kutani ware is highly prized in Japan and abroad, made entirely in Kanazawa and has a history that goes back to the 17th century in Japan. These dishes will be highly prized in your home too, perfect for use but even better on display. This series has a hand-painted blue and red Daruma, with the artist's signature on the bottom of the...

Arita Ware Yunomi — Dragon ~ Green Tea Cup

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Arita Ware Yunomi -- Dragon ~ Green Tea Cup


At J-list we are pleased to bring you traditional hand-made pottery dishes made here in Japan, made of a light weight clay and with hand-painted decorations. This is Arita ware, one of the first types of porcelain in Japan and highly respected around the world. Arita ware is made exclusively in Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, and began 400 years ago when Sanpei, a ceramist from Korea discovered a wealth of top quality porcelain in the area. Prized both in Japan and abroad, these dishes will be...

SHIATSU Genuine Arita Ware Health Yunomi ~ Blue and Yellow Devil

Monday, July 30th, 2007

SHIATSU Genuine Arita Ware Health Yunomi ~ Blue and Yellow Devil


At J-list we are pleased to bring you traditional hand-made pottery dishes made here in Japan, made of a light weight clay and with hand-painted decorations. This is Arita ware, one of the first types of porcelain in Japan and highly respected around the world. Arita ware is made exclusively in Arita Town in Saga Prefecture, and began 400 years ago when Sanpei, a ceramist from Korea discovered a wealth of top quality porcelain in the area. Prized both in Japan and abroad, these dishes will be...

DX Genuine Ware Chawan — Red Daruma ~ Rice Bowl / Large Size

Monday, July 30th, 2007

DX Genuine Ware Chawan -- Red Daruma ~ Rice Bowl / Large Size


At J-list we are pleased to bring you traditional hand-made pottery dishes made here in Japan, made of a light weight clay and with hand-painted decorations. Kutani ware is highly prized in Japan and abroad, made entirely in Kanazawa and has a history that goes back to the 17th century in Japan. These dishes will be highly prized in your home too, perfect for use but even better on display. This series has a hand-painted blue and red Daruma, with the artist's signature on the bottom of the...

Happy Tanuki Sake Set

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Happy Tanuki Sake Set


This beautiful ceramic three-piece sake set is based on the magical Tanuki, the "Japanese raccoon" that can be found over most of Japan, as well as the starring role in the Ghibli feature "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko" (Raccoon Wars). Personified as a modern-day god of gluttony and boozing, one will often find a ceramic tanuki standing in front of a restaurant welcoming customers in like the famous Maneki Neko, with a bottle of sake in one hand and a leaf upon its head. The sake bottle of this...