Journal
A Day with Kazumi Tsuji of factory zoomer
Typically it takes us awhile to get a Journal recap up about our trips to Japan but this time we made it a point to post quicker than usual. This…
Happy Birthday, Nalata Nalata!
It’s been 2 years since we opened up our store at 2 Extra Place in New York! When we opened our doors, our objective was to connect clients with makers…
A Guide to Hydroponics with 10¹² Terra
Even after years of growing plants hydroponically (without soil), I still find it to be fascinating. 10¹² Terra has made it into a beautiful art with their products that highlight…
Nice Things Magazine | A Life in Brooklyn
Our home in Brooklyn was recently featured in the December issue of Nice Things magazine, a Japanese lifestyle publication that is quickly becoming a favourite. Opening our home up was…
Kyoto Moyashi House
In a quiet temple district of Kyoto, dotted with Buddhist temples, stands the Kyoto Moyashi House. Its unassuming façade is like most kyōmachiya (traditional Kyoto style townhouses) but take a…
Church of the Light in Progress
The above image is of Tadao Ando giving directions during the construction of one of his most iconic structures, Ibaraki Kasugaoka, otherwise known as Church of the Light. The photo…
Tajika – Scissors and Shears Exhibition Recap
The Tajika Exhibition of scissors and shears is still going on for a couple more days but it’s been such a great show we wanted to give an early recap of…
Spotlight on Tajika
With our upcoming Tajika exhibition just around the corner, we wanted to delve a little deeper into the relevance of showcasing over 80 pairs of different handcrafted scissors! As one…
TAJIKA Exhibition – Scissors and Shears – Oct 21-28
“An Exhibition of Handcrafted Scissors and Shears” We have been planning this upcoming exhibition for quite some time and are very excited that it’s almost here. We are even more…