This is a cool gadget! No more removing staples as you chuck documents into the shredder! Introducing Harinacs - staple-less stapler! It will join together up to 8 pages of paper. Now available at the shop. Give it a try!
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Hand-Made Cat Pin Buttons
We love to get crafty in our shop!
See our cat pin buttons...
We gave each one a name because they are all hand-made and one-of-a-kind! Which one do you like?
Made in Nova Scotia. $3.50 ea.
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Edo Furin
It's a breezy day today and our furin (wind chimes) are busy tinkling away.
We are sure you are familiar with the iron wind chimes. They do give a very pleasant ring with the gentle wind. But amidst the iron tinkles, you might hear the odd, dull clunk of a glass wind chime. This is the Edo furin, made from glass. Despite its less sonorous chime, it is by no means the poorer cousin of the iron furin from the north. Many people enjoy the stubby clink of the Edo furin. The glass wind chime is traditionally hand-blown and hand-painted on the inside.
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Have a listen...
And this gives you an idea how they are made.
This Wood Is Special! Shoji Divider - Hand-Made in NS
This wooden shoji divider was hand-made by Stephen Sekerak, a woodcraftsman based on the Eastern Shore. He was the craftsman-in-residence for many years at the Dalhousie University School of Architecture, until he retired some years ago. Most of the architects in town would definitely know him!
The shoji paper is from Japan. But it's the wood that's special... The Sacred Heart School of Halifax recently built a boys' high school (the Fountain Academy of the Sacred Heart) on the lot adjacent to the old building. In the process, some old grey elm trees had to be cut down. Steve saw the trees and offered his woodworking magic to the school. From that old grey elm, a lectern, an altar and a tabernacle were created. These now can be found in the Sacred Heart chapel. From the remainder of the wood, this shoji divider was made.
By the way, the lattice is fastened with small screws. Steve assures us that it can detached in case there is a need to replace parts of the shoji screen. (Think little fingers poking holes into them!)
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Donabe - Japanese Hot Pot
As the weather gets colder, it will soon be time to use the donabe ("earthenware pot"). It is a Japanese clay pot that can be used to cook over open flame (or put inside the oven). Normally, the Japanese donabe is placed over a portable cooking stove at the centre of the dining table. Broth is boiled and ingredients like tofu, vegetables, mushrooms, fish or meat, noodles etc are added and cooked into a light soupy stew. While waiting for the food to cook, conversation (and the wine maybe?) flows. Then, the family shares the meal. Each member scoops their portions onto their bowls, dip the food in soy sauce or ponzu (soy plus citrus sauce) and eat with rice. It makes a hearty meal and, perhaps more importantly, gets the family together too!
Donabe and "Japanese Hot Pots" cookbook available at the shop.
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Hand-Made Wooden Screen
The beauty of hand-made! This wooden screen divider has slats made of bamboo. There unevenness makes this piece all the more interesting!
Made in Japan. $350.00 (in Canadian dollars.) Subject to HST where applicable.
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Our Matcha Now Comes Direct!
We are pleased to announce that our matcha is now directly imported from the tea farm in Uji, Kyoto.
In the past, only our matcha, though imported from Uji, Kyoto, went through a distributor before reaching us. We are happy to say that we have finally straightened out some “technical issues” and now we get them directly from the tea farm.
Of course, there is no deterioration in quality. In fact, we will be able to provide even more consistent quality just because we are now in control of the storage conditions.
The matcha are now packed in 40g bags (in a can) and retail at $19.00...a better value.
BEFORE: 30g in can at $15.00
AFTER: 40g in can at $19.00
As always, we remain strongly committed to the quality of our tea. Thank you very much for your continued patronage.
(All prices are in Canadian dollars.)
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Always Upright Daruma
“Nana korobi ya oki.” (七転八起) is a Japanese proverb that means “fall down seven times, get up eight times.” It attests to the never-give-up-spirit. Our little daruma dolls will always stay upright no matter how much you tip them over!
“Daruma” refers to the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma (ca. 5th/6th century). He is credited to be the founder of Zen Buddhism. In Japan, daruma dolls are symbols of perseverance (towards a goal) and good luck. They are gifts of encouragement.
Hand-made right here in Nova Scotia! $2.50 ea. Limited supply.
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