Heirlooms, not stocking fillers.
Every piece on this site is made by hand by one of three Chinese workshops and built to be passed down. Below is a curated guide — by occasion, by price, and by person — to help you find the right one.
By occasion
For the Retiring Father
A vessel shown at the Venice Biennale, made from the same material as medical implants. Every morning, a ritual.
For Weddings & New Homes
A pair of chopsticks inlaid with mother-of-pearl by fourth-generation artisans — a century-old blessing made in Dongyang.
For the Cook
3,000 hand-hammered strikes, no chemical coating, and a tortoiseshell pattern that gets better the more they use it.
For the Traveler
Solid brass camp lantern shade that develops its own patina. Built for a lifetime of trips.
By price
How gifting works
- Gift message — Leave a note at checkout and we will include a hand-signed card.
- Ship as gift — Write "Ship as gift" in the cart note and we will omit all pricing from the packing slip.
- Gift packaging — Every order ships in our paulownia wood box, cotton wrap, and ribbon. No extra fee.
- Delivery timing — Need it by a specific date? Note it in the cart message. We will call if we cannot meet it.
- Returns by recipient — Recipients can return or exchange within 30 days without involving the buyer.
Corporate & bulk gifting
For orders of 10 or more, we offer volume pricing, custom engraving, and branded paulownia packaging. A single account manager handles everything from selection to delivery.
- Volume pricing: 10+ units
- Custom engraving: 5+ units, 10-business-day lead time
- Branded paulownia box: 20+ units, 3-week lead time
- White-glove domestic delivery: Available on request
Tell us what you are thinking of and we will send a proposal within 48 hours.