Saturday, December 26, 2009

SHOTOKU GLASS: Shot glasses

NEW PRODUCT LINE UP!!!
Introducing, kiriko

Shot Glasses




Enjoy 13 different colored shot glasses. Allign them up in a line and leave them in a room, they will brighten up your room as part of interior decoration. The alluring colors of these shotglasses
will surely fulfill the thirst of all.
Kiriko
Kiriko is the name of shotglasses with inscribed intricate carvings. They are a new addition to Mei. The shotlgasses beauty has been further accentuated through the carvings. The Kiriko will be great as a gift as well

The Kiriko, is at the bottom of this picture with its intricate carvings

PEN: Double Action R3

NEW PRODUCT LINE UP!!
Introducing Double Action R3


A perfected masterpiece provided to you by “Platinum Fountainpens”, one of the top 3 pen making companies in Japan





It is a high quality tree mainly harvested

from the tropics of south east asia.


The pens use the heaviest and hardest of these durable trees, and they take full advantage of their beautiful texture and grains, allowing the construction of masterpieces.

FUTABAEN: Pendant




NEW PRODUCT LINE UP!!
Futabaen: Small Pendant

Mei has always had pendants, however, we now have in stock a smaller size pendant, one that is more cute in size compared to the older pendant (approximately half the size of the old one).


Futabaen has a variety of products which use the combination of acrylic and silk. Acrylic is used instead of glass because of its superior properties, such as higher impact resistance and a density which is half that of glass. This allows the creation of products which are light and highly resistant to impact.

All Futabaen products are hand made by craftsman with over 50 years of experience. Their craftsmen used a unique method to incorporate dyed cloth into the acrylic. The silk cloth that is used with their products is uniquely dyed by hand by our master-craftsmen.



The method in dying is the same that is used in dying traditional kimono, which dates back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and was widely dyed during the Edo period (1603-1867) when samurai used it as part of their formal costume. At first, it was only used by the samurai but by the middle of the Edo period, the design has spread to the merchant class.


Thursday, December 24, 2009

100% Co.

NEW PRODUCT LINE UP!!
Introducing Magnet Tack, Sakurasaku, and Umbrella Stand


Magnet Tack


This tack uses neodymium magnet in their base, allowing one
to place even fairly heavy objects on the wall.



The needle is slightly longer than usual to prevent heavy
items from falling off the tack.
The magnet tack is finished with a gold layer,
giving it a luxurious feel.


Sakurasaku



Sakurasaku glass is a special glass product that has
been approved and praised by many glass artisans in Japan.



Sakurasaku means Sakura (Japanese cherry tree) blooming.
As the name implies, the bottom of the
glass has an intricate design of a sakura flower, leaving a
beautiful sakura imprint to where the glass is placed.



The glass is made thin to match the delicate sakura design,

pronouncing the beauty of the product.

Umbrella Stand



The umbrella-stand is a unique umbrella where you get 2

items in one, a regular umbrella, attached with a stand on its end.

You will never need an umbrella holder ever again!
The umbrella also has a unique water proof coating on it,
allowing the water droplets to fall off with one shake.

You will never go back to a regular umbrella once you use this.

ODA PORCELAIN

New Product Line up!
Introducing "Dimple" and "Honoka"

Dimple



The dimple is a unique product. The dimples are made to hold a
variety of condiments, which are often used in Japanese cuisine.


You can add a variety of things such as soy sauce, salt,
wasabi, pepper, etc. Make yourself stand
out and enjoy this unique product.


Honoka



The honoka is produced using a translucent material, combined with an elegant design.


The translucent material allows light to pass through the
cup, forming beautiful patterns.
Use the cups as a candle holder, and you will be delighted to
see the beautiful patterns that they form.


FUNFAM: BAMBOO DINNER SET


FunFam stands for "fun in the family". There has been a recent
trend where families spend less time together at the dinner table.
FunFam was created to promote the bonding of families
through spending time together at the dinner table.
Family gatherings at the dinner table are often dismissed without
appreciation, however, they are an integral part for the proper growth and development of children.




Try out the French Table Manners set.
The Table Manners Set gives parents a means for teaching their
children about proper eating etiquette.
Knowing which fork, spoon, or knife to use with which
part of a full course meal can be a trial for young children.
The Table Manners set makes this less of a trial,
and more of a fun, family-centered learning experience.




The set includes nine different utensils, a plate, and a board to set all the utensils on. The board makes it easy for children to figure out what goes where with the pictures sketched underneath each utensil-shaped indentation




You can get individual dinner sets as well, and they all
come with adorable looking bags and baskets!

Choose from the appetizer set, fish set, meat set, desert set, or the soup set.






Products Coming soon: Bib and Balancer

Bib: it will look adorable on your child!


Balancer: seperate your dinner into 4 sections!


Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sugahara Glassware

Sugahara Glassware

The Duo series is the staple product of Sugahara Glassware.
With a sleek form, the duo series gives a luxurious feel.
Presenting an original touch, the glasses look
as though they already have liquid in them.
ever since it was released in 1998,
this product has always been a huge hit.


With over 3000 products,
All Sugahara Glassware products are handmade.
The glass-artisans all create their own designs,
thus, each product is unique.
Using the infinite potential that glass has,
the master-craftsmen continue to create inspirational products.


Thursday, October 22, 2009

Light planes

Yoshida Light Planes

Everybody probably wished at one point
to have the ability to fly freely in the sky like a bird.


Yoshida allows you to experience
this with their flying model aircraft's,
also known as light planes.

These light planes have been around in Japan
ever since the late 1800's,
an astounding 120 year old history.


These planes fly by winding the elastic band
to move the propellers.

Back in the late 1800's,
many kids had competitions on which planes will fly longer.


These planes are technically advanced,
using Japanese washi for its wings.

Washi is a unique paper developed by the Japanese.

It is renown worldwide for its durability, and beauty.


Light planes are not only a traditional children's toy,
adults around the world enjoy it as well.


There are many competitions worldwide
that compete light planes based on their aerial flight time.

These light planes will surely wake up your inner child.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Kiriaki 2


Moon Vase
This innovative product does something completely new,
incorporating transparent acrylic into wood.
This causes the moon vase to have a completely new design
compared to other wood products,
while still retaining the warm, earthy feel that wood provides.


The transparent acrylic allows light to pass through,
and you will be able to see a full moon in the center of the vase.



Aroma candle



Kiriaki products use unprocessed trees.
Keeping its natural colours and beauty,
these products are designed to easily blend
into contemporary lifestyle.



Walnut

A hardwood species, part of the walnut family
and are produced in North America.
The sapwood is gray-brown
while the heartwood is a chocolate colour.
Walnut is often used in luxurious furniture.




Padoauk
A hardwood species, part of the pea family
and are primarily produced in North America.
The sapwood is a yellow-white colour
while the heartwood is a vivid copper colour.
Often used in furniture and musical instruments.



Castor Aralia
The sapwood is gray-brown
while the heartwood is a chocolate colour.
Walnut is often used in luxurious furniture.
The material is yellowish-white,
consisting of beautiful grains, and light.




Bamboo Speaker
Bamboo has been seared on the outside
and finished with a lacquer.
You can place it vertically or horizontally depending on your taste.
Add this beautiful product
to your repertoire of decorative furniture, it will surely fit right in.


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Kiriaki

Kiriaki products use unprocessed trees.
Keeping its natural colours and beauty,
these products are designed to easily blend
into contemporary lifestyle.

Walnut

A hardwood species, part of the walnut family
and are produced in North America.


The sapwood is gray-brown
while the heartwood is a chocolate colour.
Walnut is often used in luxurious furniture.


Padoauk

A hardwood species, part of the pea family
and are primarily produced in North America.


The sapwood is a yellow-whitecolour while
the heartwood is a vivid copper colour.
Often used in furniture and musical instruments.



Castor Aralia

The sapwood is gray-brown
while the heartwood is a chocolate colour.
Walnut is often used in luxurious furniture.



The material is yellowish-white,
consisting of beautiful grains, and light.