Sunami Toru Shoten, founded in 1886, has been manufacturing mat at Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, a city known to be the birthplace of figured mat and former production area of rush.
Sunami Toru Shoten continues their family business by switching their focus on producing "ikago," a basket made of rush that was used as "yamikago" in black markets during the post-war period.
Today, Mr. Ryuki Sunami, the fifth generation at Sunami Toru Shoten and the only producer of ikago, creates ikago, each individually by hand, applying the methods he has inherited from his grandmother.
A bottle basket recommended to people who frequently purchase Japanese sake and wine. It also plays a role as a reusable bag, reducing the use of plastics.
I am very happy with my purchases. Thank you for your prompt shipment. The items arrived in good condition.
The Maruyama bath towels are soft, fluffy and absorbent. I really enjoy using them.
The Hakusan porcelain noodle bowls L shallow in white are beautiful and perfect for serving noodles. I used them to serve my New Year’s Eve soba. And I have placed a repeat order for the L deep bowls and S deep bowls.
The Yamaichi triangular onigiri mold is perfect in size. I didn’t realise it is made of hinoki wood when I placed the order. Hinoki wood is my favourite type of wood so this was a good surprise and additional reason to own this onigiri mold.
I bought the Yama no Katachi paulownia wood trays to store my matcha tea utensils and tea canisters and they are exactly what I needed.
And finally the Sunami Toru Shoten Binkago L is very nice and fits the sake bottle we bring out perfectly.
Thank you for everything. I look forward to receiving my next order from Shokunin.
C.S. from Singapore
I would like to let you know I am 200% satisfied with your service! I was so impressed how well you packed all the goods and how fast they got delivered!! Thank you and I am your loyal customer now.
C.W. from Canada
I am very satisfied with my order, everything is nicely and thoughtfully packaged, there are no damage of any kind. I am a big fan of Japanese kitchenware and Japanese aesthetics, so thrilled that I find a reliable on line merchant who provides international sales. I will be ordering more in the near future and I have told all my friends about your site. Please keep up the good work, your great service is greatly appreciated.
B.H. from Canada
I'm VERY SATISFIED & happy with all the products in my order. The items meet my expectations & the descriptions. Please convey my sincere appreciation to the Masters who created the products, I will treasure and use them with good care. I will continue to purchase from you. I wish you the best of luck in your search for many more Master Craftsmen.
S.A. from Singapore
We have received the goods today, thank you, the items arrive all safely. They are really beautiful, thank you very much! Have a nice weekend!
S.C. from Sweden
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
A size suitable to carry a small bottle. Also serving as a buffer material, it is very convenient to carry around. A small notebook, a smartphone, and a water bottle also fit into it. Alike mat, its color gradually changes to brown over time.
Size: About W110xD110xH160mm
Weight: About 54g
Material: Rush Grass
Price: 2,000 JPY
Sunami Toru Shoten
Binkago S
A size suitable to carry a wine bottle of 750ml. Also serving as a buffer material, it is very convenient to carry around. A water bottle and onions also fit into it. Alike mat, its color gradually changes to brown over time.
Size: About W80xD80xH360mm
Weight: About 40g
Material: Rush Grass
Price: 2,000 JPY
Sunami Toru Shoten
Binkago L Popular
A size suitable to carry a wine bottle of 750ml or 1500ml, as well as a sake bottle of 1.8 liters. It changes width according to what users put in. Alike mat, its color gradually changes to brown over time.
Size: About W100xD100xH500mm
Weight: About 65g
Material: Rush Grass
Price: 2,400 JPY
Sunami Toru Shoten
Founded in 1886. Traditionally manufacturing mat at Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, a place known as the birthplace of a figured mat. Makes ikago, baskets made of rush, by hand.
