Every piece of Hasami Porcelain is one-of-a-kind. While the shapes themselves are uniform, the coloration, flecks and texture unavoidably express the distinct make up of their...

When we received these 2 gorgeous photos from our longtime customer Miki, we were delighted to learn that she was growing her own Euphorbia Lambii...

Mizuki Tsurutaka is the Japanese designer and sole pair of hands producing her beautiful jewelry line, Black Barc.  When you meet her in person, you can't help but see the...

WRF Espresso Mugs: It's hard to find an espresso cup more charming than these small mugs by local ceramic studio, WRF (West, River, Field).  Handmade in...

Many of you know from seeing us in the store (and maybe our kids too) that moms are the backbone of Tortoise.  So we asked...

After nearly a month of being safer at home, many of us have reached a point where we want to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea...

Tenugui cloths are colorful, hand-dyed, 100% cotton, traditional Japanese cloths with a multitude of uses.  Truly ubiquitous in Japan and treasured for their durability around the...

We asked Tortoise staff what they are enjoying at home during this time of 'Safer At Home'. Here are our recommendations - straight from our...

    Dear Tortoise Community: Apologies for taking such a candid picture for our store newsletter. It is however a glimpse into our current daily...