COVERCHORD LIFESTYLE

SUMMER TOOLS MARKET

Embrace summer: handcrafted tools to cool your home
Discover the timeless summer tools infused with the wisdom of our ancestors.

Summer is in full swing, and the sweltering heat is upon us.
Just stepping outside makes you break into a sweat.
In this stifling season, we long to keep our living spaces cool and pleasant.

Think chilled glassware for your drinks and sweets, traditional fans and towels to beat the heat, charming wind chimes and mosquito coils, and cool-scented straw crafts.

From the COVERCHORD HOME selection, let's explore these handcrafted tools that bring a refreshing coolness to your home, perfect for the long, hot days ahead.

Beautiful sounds that bring coolness:
WIND CHIMES

Experience coolness through sound: WASHIZUKA GLASS STUDIO's Wind Bell Charcoal-colored smoked glass, oak wood, and washi paper create a beautiful contrast.
The gentle "karan, koron" sound is soothing and peaceful.

WASHIZUKA GLASS STUDIO
WIND BELL ¥8,000

WASHIZUKA GLASS STUDIO

MT. WASHINGTON POTTERY artist Beth Katz was born and raised in West Los Angeles. Inspired by the region's beautiful nature, her PEACEBELL embodies a sense of naturalism.
This rare ceramic wind chime produces a unique, soft sound. Each handmade piece showcases subtle distortions, unevenness, and delicate color gradients, conveying a sense of "vitality" in every piece.

MT. WASHINGTON POTTERY]
Left_Center_PEACE BELL ¥16,000
Right_PEACE BELL ¥16,000

MT. WASHINGTON POTTERY

Reflecting summer's bright light
GLASS

WASHIZUKA GLASS STUDIO

TOMOMI KAWAKAMI 's glassworks are handcrafted using recycled glass.
The RETRO series, with its charmingly thick, raised rims, exudes a comforting nostalgia. These pieces fit comfortably in your hand, letting you appreciate the allure of hand-blown glass.

TOMOMI KAWAKAMI

From glass artist MIYO OYABU, based in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, comes the perfect sake cup for evening drinks.
The hand-blown glass, with its hazy and misty appearance, is instantly recognizable as one of OYABU 's unique creations.

MIYO OYABU
SAKE CUP (CLEAR) ¥4,300

MIYO OYABU

Traditional dyeing brings cool hues:
TENUGUI

Tenugui: Your Everyday Ally, Quick-Drying and Compact.
SHIGUSA, the studio of artist Katsuyuki Sado, based in Fujimi Town, Nagano Prefecture. Using plant-based dyes and the traditional "chusen" dyeing technique, each piece reflects the delicate hues and designs that evoke Japan's ever-changing seasons.

SHIGUSA
TENUGUI ¥2,800

SHIGUSA

Summer Scent
Mosquito Coil Holders

The scent of mosquito coils evokes memories of Japanese summers.
Combining practicality and beauty, the mosquito coil holder from SUZUKI MORIHISA STUDIO is crafted from traditional Nambu ironware, a renowned craft of Morioka and Mizusawa in Iwate Prefecture.
Its iron texture and minimalist design give it a modern look, unlike traditional crafts.
It can be used on the floor or hung up, and is aesthetically pleasing.

SUZUKI MORIHISA STUDIO

CHIBA METAL WORKS & DESIGN creates practical tools that blend seamlessly into everyday life, maximizing the appeal of metal materials such as iron, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
The brass MOSQUITO COIL HOLDER, with its hand-hammered texture, features a refined design that embodies simplicity and elegance.

CHIBA METAL WORKS & DESIGN

Functional and Decorative
UCHIWA

KURIKAWA SHOUTEN's uchiwa fans are not only practical tools for cooling but also beautiful decorative items that subtly enhance your living space.
The PATTERNED BUSSEN uses the "Kutami Shibu Uchiwa" technique, a traditional craft from Kumamoto Prefecture. It features a flexible bamboo frame and durable washi paper coated with persimmon tannin.
Its small size, rounded shape, and charming colors and patterns make it truly endearing.

KURIKAWA SHOUTEN

Nostalgic Scent and Modern Elegance
IGUSA

SUNAMI TORU SHOTEN, a studio in Kurashiki, Okayama, crafts baskets from igusa grass.
The nostalgic scent likely comes from its use in tatami mats. Over time, the baskets age beautifully, turning a fox-like color, gaining luster, and becoming more supple.
The BOTTLE BASKET, made using the "Shippo Musubi" weaving technique, is versatile and can be used for storing sake or vegetables in the kitchen.

SUNAMI TORU SHOTEN

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