🇫🇷 A Story of KASHIKO, Told in France |Quietly Embracing Tradition in Everyday Life.
KASHIKO’s creations are more than just “Japanese-inspired.”
Each piece gently accommodates someone's daily life, bringing quiet beauty and calm joy.
This spring, we received a story from a small town in France that beautifully reflects this spirit.
1｜A Moment of Stillness with a Book
“Turning the pages in silence. Between them, a golden glimmer of light.
”Kanazawa Gold Leaf Bookmark /Moon And Stars
This bookmark is crafted with Kanazawa gold leaf and features a black-haired woman from the popular Daydream series. It beautifully showcases both the radiance of gold leaf and the elegance of Kutani ware patterns. To preserve its brilliant shine, the gold leaf is laminated for lasting durability.
2｜A Gift with Nature
“A few flowers, softly wrapped in cloth. And with that, the heart gently opens.”
handkerchief White lily
This handkerchief was designed by a Kutani ware artist. It is a compact version of the traditional Japanese tenugui, making it easy to carry. Made from 100% bleached cotton, it is soft on the skin and highly absorbent. Each handkerchief is hand-dyed by artisans at Baba Dyeing Factory, a Kyoto-based establishment with a 110-year history. The design highlights a beautiful white lily as its focal point.
3｜Feeling the Breeze, Feeling Beauty
“In a French garden, the refreshing spirit of Japanese dances in the wind.”
Folding Fan Set [Flower-Filled Beckoning Cat]
This is an original KASHIKO folding fan set, featuring an auspicious maneki-neko (beckoning cat) adorned with flowers, painted by Kutani ware artist Satomi Kawata.
4｜To Write, To Give
“A hand moves with someone in mind. In that gesture, kindness takes form.”
Message Card & Paper Clip [Wisteria And Swallow]
This set includes a message card and paper clip in an original package, featuring a heartwarming scene of a parent swallow raising its young beside wisteria flowers.
5｜Small Acts of Creation, Every Day
“A quiet moment with paper brings a touch of magic to the everyday.”
Masking Tape Chrysanthemum
This is an original KASHIKO masking tape, designed by Kutani ware artist Yukika Shibata.The design features chrysanthemums in full bloom, beautifully rendered in soft pastel tones, creating a gentle and elegant aesthetic.
KASHIKO creates quiet stories—
objects that quietly blend into someone's life.
And this moment, shared from across the sea in France, has become one such story.
We will continue to craft tools that gently accompany these moments, wherever they may unfold.
