Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. Gift Guide

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—01. Hasami teapot and mugs.
—02. Sori Yanagi serving set.

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The Portland-based interiors shop Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. have recently released their seasonal gift guide – a very useful resource for anyone who might not know what they’re giving this year. There are a host of fantastic ideas for men and women at a wide range of price points, from stocking stuffers right up to furniture pieces that would be too big to wrap. I’ve selected a few things that would make my list, but with interesting items available for nearly every room in your house, these are just the tip of the iceberg.

—Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Maruhiro Flagship Store

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—01. Concrete-filled ceramic floor.

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Maruhiro, producer of the outstanding Hasami ceramics line, recently commissioned designer Yusuke Seki to overhaul their flagship store in Japan's Nagasaki prefecture. The result owes a significant debt to the concept of monohara, the kiln-side pits used for the disposal of imperfect and broken pieces pulled from the fire. Rather than adhering to this traditional practice, 25,000 flawed items were assembled from numerous factories in the area, filled with concrete, and layered to form a jaw-dropping elevated floor. This inventive use of would-be waste creates a striking balance between the locale’s rich history and the company’s preeminent place in contemporary Japanese ceramics.

—Maruhiro
—Yusuke Seki

Hasami for Hobo

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—01. Vidrocup M.
—02. Vidromug.

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Hasami has produced an appealing selection of cups and mugs for the Japanese brand, Hobo. The three options feature a plain, natural exterior offset by a deep blue glaze, which lines the interior walls in a series of different shades.

—Available from Coverchord

Honeycomb Planter

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—01. Two sizes, six colours.

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I usually think that simple white or off-white planters are the best, but these honeycomb pots are a really nice way to add some colour to your home or office. The shapes work well together, along with the tones of the natural crackle glaze.

—Available at Hasami