Shoehorn / Smoked Mōsō bamboo / Kōchi-JPN 321217-1
Shoehorn / Smoked Mōsō bamboo / Kōchi-JPN 321217-1
- Size / Weight
- approx.L58xW3.5xT1cm/80g (L22.83"xW1.38"xT0.39"/2.83oz)
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Note
The sizes shown above are the middle of the total quantity of items we receive, and are only a rough estimate.
Also, external dimensions are provided.
Some of them may be 2-3 cm (1inch) larger or smaller than the sizes indicated because they are handmade using natural materials.
If you have a specific place in mind where you would like to store the item, please order it with enough space to spare.
Also, the shape, texture, and color of each item will vary.
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Caution
Please be careful not to damage your body or clothing with sprinters.
For all materials, please store in a well-ventilated place and avoid storing in cupboards, etc. as much as possible.
When storing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and to place them in an elevated place where moisture does not accumulate.
If the product gets wet from rain or water, wipe it off with a dry cloth and dry it well in the shade or indoors in a well-ventilated location.
Regular brushing with a scrubber or brush is recommended to prevent dust accumulation.
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Shipping
We deliver products worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated according to your location and what you order.
We will ship with care and attention.You can see shipping policy here
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How to care
These products are made from all-natural materials and if taken good care of they will last for dozens of years. Products made of natural materials also change beautifully over time.
Check "How to care" page here
This is shoehorn made from “Smoked Mōsō bamboo”.
Smoked Mōsō bamboo is thick Mōsō bamboo that has first been smoked in a charcoal kiln.
No one else in Japan makes bamboo products with this kind of coloring,
it has a unique, rich texture, and once seen, leaves an unforgettable impression on us.
The daily act of putting on shoes can be enriched by a tool that is pleasant to the touch and easy to use.
Please enjoy it for a long time.
<Smoked Mōsō Bamboo tool by Kazuho Shimomoto>
Originally, he built his own charcoal kiln and used oak as main materials for charcoal making.
He started making smoked bamboo cutlery in earnest when he hung bamboo cutlery
he had carved himself from the large amount of smoke emitted during the charcoal-making process.
The bamboo tools made by Mr. Shimomoto is characterized by its unique color,
which gives it a rich texture, and by its shape, which is only possible with bamboo.
The tools of life has a sharp design, but when you touch it, it feels comfortable in your hand and makes you smile with its usability.