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Showing posts with label My Japanese crafts 私の日本の工芸. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Japanese crafts 私の日本の工芸. Show all posts

2014-01-18

Hacoa Red Urushi USB memory stick





The Urushi Kiku-Karakusa USB memory stick I got last month (earlier post) was the finest Hacoa product I have in my collection... until now. Well, this solid Red Urushi USB memory stick is even better as you can see the beauty οf urushi-oil. It is coated over and over by a craftsman until the surface becomes so smooth and reflective like a mirror!!! 

I have to admit that I really love Japanese urushi-oil lacquerware :-)

2013-12-27

Hacoa Urushi Kiku-Karakusa USB memory stick









This had to be the finest Hacoa product I have in my collection!!!!!!! I had no doubt that it will look beautiful, but in reality, thanks to the silk screen print, it's simply stunning. I just cannot describe how beautiful it is in reality... If you are really into products that reflect the Japanese craftsmanship and tradition, then the Hacoa Urushi 菊唐草 is simply a must have item!!!

2013-11-25

Hacoa CardCase Karin




It has been a long time since my last post, but this month's arrival is truly special!!! It must be the most beautiful Hacoa product in my collection so far! :-)

This special Hacoa CardCase is made out of Karin wood (earlier post), one of my favourite ones, with Sakura illustration engraved at the front. 

2013-09-10

Hacoa 切手型 Photo Frames







Hacoa is producing some amazing products, including those 切手型 Photo Frames, which have the shape of a stamp! The specific design is available in KITTE store only and it's a limited edition! It is offerer in two wood types, Alder and Walnut. Of course, I was lucky enough to get both of them :)

This month, Hacoa is giving away a Purpleheart Thanks Magnet and it's a nice addition to my collection!

Hacoa Dot.


The Dot. is a wooden pot stand available out of either Maple, or Walnut wood. The specific one is out of Maple wood and I have to admit that I really like its design and lightness!

Hacoa Key Shoehorn arrived!



A new month means even more Hacoa products and I finally got a Key Shoehorn (earlier post) out of Purpleheart wood!!! 

2013-09-02

Review: Hacoa case for Sony Xperia Z








Now that my Xperia Z has arrived, after waiting almost two months, I can at last enjoy my Hacoa case (earlier post)! I have to admit that I am an iOS fan, so the only exciting thing about the Xperia Z is using the case.

I still cannot say much about the phone itself, but the case is simply stunning. The natural feel of the wood is amazing and Hacoa has made a superb job in terms of the finish and attention to the detail. The cuts are spot on and the edges have been so skilfully trimmed. 

There is one small drawback with the case though. One beautiful accessory made by Hacoa is the Tazuna, which comes in six different wood types, and unfortunately, the Xperia Z case doesn't come with a cut out for attaching it.  Even though I was aware of this fact, I still ordered a Purpleheart Tazuna and I managed to attached to it on the phone.

Although I already had the Sony charging dock, I decided to use the Hacoa stand (earlier post) instead. It's just looks so nice when you place the phone on it!

No matter if you own an Xperia Z or an iPhone, I feel that the Hacoa cases are by far the best. I really like the fact that there is a fine balance between the size and amount of wood used.

Personally, if you are after a leather iPhone case, I would recommend a Vaja case, or a BookBook made by Twelve South. If you are after a wooden case, then there are quite a few Japanese manufacturers producing some of the best cases available, and in my opinion, Hacoa is at the top of the list. COLORS is also producing some extraordinary cases, especially the Shunkei Red one (earlier post), but although they are beautiful to look at, they add a lot of bulk to the overall size.

2013-08-26

Hacoa Tablet USB memory stick







It's finally time to reveal the Table USB memory stick by Hacoa! The Tablet has a memory capacity of 8GB and wood type choices include Maple (メープル), Teak (チーク), Rosewood (ローズウッド) and Purpleheart (パープルハート).

The specific Tablet is made out of Purpleheart wood and it definitely looks elegant and unique. The natural feel of the wood is amazing and Hacoa has made a superb job in terms of fit and finish.

2013-08-12

Hacoa Monaca USB memory stick










My second order, aside from the Xperia Z stand (earlier post), included a Monaca USB memory stick out of Rosewood (ローズウッド), a Tablet USB memory stick out of Purpleheart (パープルハート) wood wrapped up in special washi (和紙) paper, a Tazuna out of Karin (カリン) wood and of course, a Walnut (ウォールナット) Thanks Magnet! 

Since the Tablet USB memory stick is a present for a dear friend of mine, I will be able to post some photos in a couple of weeks time.