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Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan is a new book by Gestalten that lets you discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century through their perfectly crafted goods. The book takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, showing their handmade processes using sustainable materials and discovering the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect. Those who admire skill and beauty will enjoy discovering the lengths these makers go to, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence.



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LifeStraw Water Filter Straw

The LifeStraw Sip is the worlda€tms first reusable stainless steel water filter straw, designed to remove microplastics, bacteria, and parasites from drinking water. This innovative straw is compact, lightweight, and perfect for travelers. It features a high-flow filter membrane that ensures easy sipping and high-performance filtration. The filter lasts up to 1,000 liters, making it a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles. Each LifeStr...
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MARANTZ MODEL M1 WIRELESS STREAMING AMPLIFIER

The Marantz Model M1 Wireless Streaming Amplifier is a powerhouse in a compact package, designed to elevate your 2.1 setup. Measuring just over nine inches wide and three inches tall, the M1 is engineered for performance and versatility, making it the ideal centerpiece for any hi-fi system. This elegant device offers seamless connectivity, supporting major streaming services like Tidal, Spotify Connect, and Pandora via the HEOS app, as well as Bluetooth and A...
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TWO YEARS ON A BIKE

If you feel like escaping from modern monotony and leaving everyday life behind, there is no better way to travel and see the world than on a bike. Bikepacking is about going slowly, exploring the world and seeing it for the first time, also bringing back the most indelible memories about the people you’ve met. In Two Years on a Bike, photographer and travel writer Martijn Doolaard straps only the necessities onto his bicycle, and embraces a life of minimalism and...
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