Yesterday in my post about the new online shop I spoke about ZAKKA as if I knew exactly what Zakka stands for…not true…therefore I did some research on the internet today and this is what I found. “Zakka… the things that make people feel happy is what zakka designers keep in mind when creating new designs.” Or “ Zakka…from the Japanese 'zak-ka' or 'many things', is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and outlook. There is a strong interest in Nordic design or Scandinavian design, both contemporary and past. Zakka can also be contemporary handicraft.” All the zakka products you see here are from a famous Japanese designer called Shinzi Katoh. You can buy the ‘happy’ items online at Shinzi’s website or at ThreePotatoFour.
Wall Art .. Wall Decor .. Canvas Art 
Hi Irene. We love Zakka! We soon will be carrying a larger variety of Shinzi Katoh, some of which you featured above, so look out for it at our shop. Thanks!
Posted by: Stu & Janet | 09/18/2007 at 07:22 PM
i love zakka (and kawaii) - and shinzi katoh is a legend.
Posted by: inkjet | 09/21/2007 at 02:56 PM
Shinzi Katoh is echt superleuk. Jammer dat die sites altijd in het japans zijn...
Posted by: pruh | 09/28/2007 at 04:52 PM
I am craving Zakka. I can't stop ordering magazines, Cotton Time and such..so cool. Thanks for sharing these sites!
Posted by: Zee Longenecker | 10/30/2007 at 11:38 PM