Object Care
Care & Guides
How to live with handmade Japanese pieces — categorized care knowledge for every material in your collection.
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CeramicsYobitsugi: The Japanese Art of Patchwork Ceramic Repair
Yobitsugi joins fragments from different ceramics. Learn how the patchwork relates to gold and silver finishes, and what...
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CeramicsGin-tsugi: Repairing Japanese Ceramics with Silver
Silver-finished Japanese lacquer repair: how gin-tsugi differs in appearance from gold repair, how silver changes over time, and...
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CeramicsManeki Neko Care: Cleaning, Batteries, and Display
Care for a lucky cat by its material and finish. Gentle dusting, model-specific battery checks, safe display and...
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EssentialsRemoving Tea Stains (Cha-shibu) From Japanese Cups & Teapots
Remove tea stains according to the vessel and cleaner instructions. Protect decoration and repairs, keep strainers clear, and...
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EssentialsLong-Term Storage Guide: Japanese Pottery, Lacquerware, Glass, and Cast Iron
Store Japanese pottery, lacquerware, glass and iron with suitable wrapping, dry surfaces and material-specific conditions. Preserve original boxes...
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EssentialsFirst-Use Guide: What to Do When New Japanese Tableware Arrives
What to check before using new Japanese tableware, donabe, kettles and tea tools: intended use, maker instructions, gentle...
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CeramicsJapanese Furin Wind Chime Care: Cast Iron, Ceramic, and Glass
Hang, clean and store Japanese wind chimes with care for their finish, cords and paper strip. Separate guidance...
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CeramicsMatcha Bowl, Chasen, and Chashaku Care: The Complete Set
Care for a matcha bowl, chasen, chashaku and tea container separately: safe pre-wetting, prompt rinsing, thorough drying and...
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CeramicsKyusu Teapot Care: Cleaning, Strainers, and Tea Stains
A daily cleaning routine for Japanese kyusu, with advice on ceramic and mesh strainers, tea stains, drying and...
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GlasswareEdo Kiriko Glass Care: Washing, Thermal Shock, and Storage
Gentle washing and storage for Edo Kiriko, how to avoid thermal shock, and what to do about cloudy...
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Wood & UrushiUrushi Lacquerware Care: Daily Use, Washing, and Storage
A practical guide to urushi tableware: gentle hand-washing, dry storage, material labels and when a damaged or unfamiliar...
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MetalwareCast Iron Tetsubin Care: Seasoning, Rust, and Daily Use
How to prepare, empty and dry a cast-iron tetsubin, protect its interior and respond to rust. Includes separate...
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