Yamato Nori Starch Paste
$8.00
This unassuming bright blue tub, topped with a cheerful yellow cap, holds more than just adhesive. It's a vessel of Japanese educational heritage, having bound together countless school projects over generations. The smooth, non-toxic paste inside, made simply from rice and water, spreads easily and dries clear, ideal for everything from delicate origami to robust papier-mâché creations. Eco-conscious and versatile, it's a simple tool that's stood the test of time in classrooms and craft rooms alike. Who knew such a modest container could hold so much history and potential?
Made in Japan
Vegan
380 grams
The tub is made from recycled plastic and can be safely incinerated without toxic emissions.
These carefully chosen and crafted pieces represent a considered mix of the esoteric and the highly pragmatic. Many of these simple things reflect the hand of the artisan or the quiet genius of the inventor. They are useful in ways that are difficult to quantify but, if pressed, we would say they make life a little more efficient and a lot more beautiful.