Zakka

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.

Comments

[Zee Longenecker]

I am craving Zakka. I can't stop ordering magazines, Cotton Time and such..so cool. Thanks for sharing these sites!

[pruh]

Shinzi Katoh is echt superleuk. Jammer dat die sites altijd in het japans zijn...

[inkjet]

i love zakka (and kawaii) - and shinzi katoh is a legend.

[Stu & Janet]

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!